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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 and draped bust of Demetrios II r., beardless, dotted border. Rev.: BASILEWS curving r., DEMETRIOY curving l., eagle standing l. on ship's ram, palm branch under far wing, dotted border. Mintmarks above club, control between eagle's legs.

Silver

Seleucid period

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