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ID:     28933
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Greek
Region:     MACEDONIAN KINGS
Issuer:     Demetrius Poliorcetes
Date Ruled:     306-283 BC
Metal:     Silver
Denomination:     Tetradrachm
Struck / Cast:     struck
Date Struck:     c. 298 - 295 B.C
Diameter:     26.9 mm
Weight:     17.045 g
Obverse Description:     Nike atop prow of galley decorated with apotropaic eye left, blowing trumpet and holds stylis
Reverse Legend:     ∆ΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ / ΒΑΣΙ−ΛΕΩΣ
Reverse Description:     Poseidon stands left, naked save chlamys over extended left arm, about to hurl trident with right, monograms either side
Mint:     Tarsos
Primary Reference:     CNG 73, 153
Reference2:     apparently unpublished, cf. Newell 33 (stater with these monograms)
Photograph Credit:     FORUM ANCIENT COINS
Source:     http://www.forumancientcoins.com/catalog/roman-and-greek-coins.asp?zpg=27991