Demetrios I Poliorketes

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by Mat, Feb 8, 2011.

  1. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    A greek I purchased a few weeks ago and just arrived. Im trusting the info is correct from looking at other examples on Vcoins. These are the seller photos. Too hard to take with a iphone.

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    Head of Demetrios Poliorketes wearing Corinthian helmet right
    Ships prow, BA above A below, Ax to the side of prow
    15cm 2.2gm
     
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  3. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    Sweet addition. I really like the obv. Its hard to get a pic when there are so glossy. The coin of Demetrius Poliorketes I have is pretty glossy and my pic sucks lol
     
  4. rexesq

    rexesq Senior Member

    Very cool, what a beautiful head with the helmet pushed up! Very nice coin. I don't know much about Greek coins, but I like the look of this one. Nice aquisition.

    Nice patina too, looks kinda dark greenish on the obv, very nice.
     
  5. medoraman

    medoraman Supporter! Supporter

    Cool ruler. His nickname meant "the beseiger". His dynasty was the ones who took over Greece proper after Alexander's death I believe. His descendents continued to rule until defeated at last by the Romans in 168BC.
     
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