Demetrius Poliorcetes, 306 – 284 Tetradrachm, Pella circa 294-293, AR 17.20 g. Nike, holding trumpet and stylis, standing l. on prow. Rev. ΔΕΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ / ΒΑ – ΣΙΛΕΩ – Σ Naked Poseidon striding to l., brandishing trident in upraised r. hand and stretching out l. arm which is wrapped in his mantle; in field l., monogram. In field r., dolphin / star. Dewing 1196. Newell 68 (this obverse die).
Perfectly struck on very fresh metal. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Ex Gorny & Mosch sale 159, 2007, 122.
Graded MS Strike 5/5 Surface 4/5 flan flaw, NGC certification number 6159318-002.
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