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Tetradrachm of Demetrios II

Tetradrachm of Demetrios II

r. 145-139 BCE; 129-126/5 BCE

Demetrius II of Syria Nicator

Greek

Obv.: Diademed head of Demetrios II r., bearded, diadem ends falling straight behind, dotted border. Rev.: BASILEWS DEMETRIOY in two lines on r., THEOY NIKATOROS in two lines on l. Zeus enthroned l., resting on sceptre and holding Nike inside legend facing r., offering wreath to Zeus.

Silver

Seleucid period

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