This coin is rare among the Seleucid tetradrachms of the Hellenistic Kings who ruled what is now Syria to Afghanistan. His reigns were short, 145-138 BC and 129-125 BC which perhaps is behind the scarcity of coins with his likeness. He had the title Nicator which in Greek means Victor. A darkly toned coin with a detailed image of an enthroned Zeus on the reverse. Choice XF 4/2
129-125 BC Demetrius II Seleucid Kingdom NGC Certified XF Ancient Coins
$850.00 Regular Price
$550.00Sale Price
Additional Information
“Obverse: Diademed, bearded head of Demetrius II right, touseled locks on crown of head, diadem ends falling straight behind; bead-and-reel border / BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ΔHMHTPIOY | ΘEOY / NIKA-TOPOΣ
Reverse: Zeus seated left on backless throne, right leg drawn back, feet on ground line, Nike left in right hand, scepter in left; Ξ in outer left field, A over M below throne.”
Grading
CH XF
NGC Certification Number
2072123-007
Surface
2/5
Strike
4/5
NGC Notes
Smoothing