Bronze 1/4 unit of Demetrius I Poliorcetes, Uncertain value, 294 BC - 288 BC 2008.2.11

Physical Description

• Axis: 5

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 1.27
  • Diameter (in mm): 12

Typological Description

Source: Newell Demetrius Poliorcetes, no. 165

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: 294 BC - 288 BC
• Denomination: 1/4 unit
• Manufacture: Struck
• Material: Bronze

• Authority

  • Authority: Demetrius I Poliorcetes
  • • Dynasty: Antigonid Dynasty
    • State: Kingdom of Macedonia

• Geographic

  • Mint: Uncertain value
  • Region: Caria (Uncertain value)

• Reverse

  • Symbol (LeftField): Β
  • Symbol (LeftField): Lorber Monogram 21 , consists of Α and Ρ
  • Symbol (RightField): Α
  • Symbol (RightField): double axe
• TypeSeries: Coinage of Demetrius Poliorcetes

References

• Reference: Newell Demetrius Poliorcetes, no. 165

Administrative History

• Identifier: 2008.2.11
• Department: Greek
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

• Provenance

  • CNG Auction.E-Sale.173/76. Christopher Morcom Coll. Ex Noury Bey Osman Coll.

Notes

• Green patina.

Rights

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