Silver tetradrachm of Demetrius, Panjhir, 190 BC - 171 BC. 1995.51.23

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Obverse: draped bust of Demetrius to r. wearing elephant's scalp

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Reverse: young Herakles stg., lion's skin and club in l. hand, with r. hand crowns himself with ivy-wreath

Physical Description

Axis: 12
Measurements
- Weight: 16.84
- Diameter: 31.5

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date Range
- From Date: 190 BC
- To Date: 171 BC
Denomination: tetradrachm
Manufacture: Struck
Material: Silver
Authority
- Dynasty: Bactria
- Authority: Demetrius
Geographic
- Mint: Panjhir
- Region: Bactria
Reverse
- Deity: Heracles

References

Citation: SNG.187
Reference: Mitch 103d

Administrative History

Identifier: 1995.51.23
Department: Greek
Collection: American Numismatic Society
Provenance
- Harry W. Fowler; L

Subjects

Series: Panjhir mine

Rights

CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
License: Public Domain Mark (images)
Rights: No Copyright - United States

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