The Shroud Kingmaker
Ptolemy I Soter
Type:
Date:
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Dies:
Weight:
Tetradrachm
289-288 BCE
Amphipolis, Macedon
Silver
29,5 mm
6h
16.7 g
Comments:
Acquired from Harlan J. Berk, 2024.
Obverse:
Diademed and draped bust of Artemis Tauropolos facing right, with the bow and quiver on her shoulder, set in the center of a Macedonian shield adorned with stars.
Reverse:
MACE∆ONΩN ΠPΩTHΣ. Legend on each side of a club; above, a monogram. Rev. translation: (Macedonia first).
References:
Ex. stock of Alain Poinsignon (Strasbourg)
Roman Dominance
First Meris
Type:
Date:
Mint:
Metal:
Diameter:
Dies:
Weight:
Tetradrachm
289-288 BCE
Amphipolis, Macedon
Silver
29,5 mm
6h
16.7 g
Comments:
Acquired from CGB.fr, 2024.
Obverse:
Diademed and draped bust of Artemis Tauropolos facing right, with the bow and quiver on her shoulder, set in the center of a Macedonian shield adorned with stars.
Reverse:
MACE∆ONΩN ΠPΩTHΣ. Legend on each side of a club; above, a monogram. Rev. translation: (Macedonia first).
References:
Ex. stock of Alain Poinsignon (Strasbourg)
The Bold Lion tamer
Lysimachos
Type:
Date:
Mint:
Metal:
Diameter:
Dies:
Weight:
Tetradrachm
289-288 BCE
Amphipolis, Macedon
Silver
29,5 mm
6h
16.7 g
Comments:
Acquired from Harlan J. Berk, 2024.
Obverse:
Diademed head of Demetrios to right.
Reverse:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ. Poseidon, nude, standing left, his right foot set on a rock, holding trident in his left hand and resting his right on his right thigh; to inner left and right, monograms.
References:
Mars 2024, Aeternitas. Publication: Sternberg. Auction XVI. Nov 15, 1985. Date: 15 Nov 1985
The Dream of a United Empire
Antigonos I Monopthalmus
Type:
Date:
Mint:
Metal:
Diameter:
Dies:
Weight:
Tetradrachm
289-288 BCE
Amphipolis, Macedon
Silver
29,5 mm
6h
16.7 g
Comments:
Acquired from CGB.fr, 2024.
Obverse:
Diademed head of Demetrios to right.
Reverse:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ. Poseidon, nude, standing left, his right foot set on a rock, holding trident in his left hand and resting his right on his right thigh; to inner left and right, monograms.
References:
Mars 2024, Aeternitas. Publication: Sternberg. Auction XVI. Nov 15, 1985. Date: 15 Nov 1985
The Ruthless Kingmaker
Kassander
Type:
Date:
Mint:
Metal:
Diameter:
Dies:
Weight:
Tetradrachm
289-288 BCE
Amphipolis, Macedon
Silver
29,5 mm
6h
16.7 g
Comments:
Acquired from Lukas Haus, Austria 2024
Obverse:
Diademed head of Demetrios to right.
Reverse:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ. Poseidon, nude, standing left, his right foot set on a rock, holding trident in his left hand and resting his right on his right thigh; to inner left and right, monograms.
References:
Mars 2024, Aeternitas. Publication: Sternberg. Auction XVI. Nov 15, 1985. Date: 15 Nov 1985
The Siege Master
Demetrios I Poliorketes
Type:
Date:
Mint:
Metal:
Diameter:
Dies:
Weight:
Tetradrachm
289-288 BCE
Amphipolis, Macedon
Silver
29,5 mm
6h
16.7 g
Comments:
Acquired from Aeternitas, Spain 2024.
Obverse:
Diademed head of Demetrios to right.
Reverse:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ. Poseidon, nude, standing left, his right foot set on a rock, holding trident in his left hand and resting his right on his right thigh; to inner left and right, monograms.
References:
Mars 2024, Aeternitas. Publication: Sternberg. Auction XVI. Nov 15, 1985. Date: 15 Nov 1985