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Trichalkon - Demetrios I

Features

Issuer Kings of Baktria
Król Demetrios I (Δημήτριος Ἀνίκητος) (200 BC - 180 BC)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 200 BC - 185 BC
Value Trichalkon (1⁄16)
Currency Drachm (305-15BC)
Composition Brąz
Weight 11.5 g
Diameter 30 mm
Shape Okrągły (nieregularny)
Technique Młotkowana
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
348830
References Bop# 5
Osmund Bopearachchi; 1991. Monnaies gréco-bactriennes et indo-grecques = Greco-Bactrian and Indo-Greek coins. Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris, France.
, BIGR# demetrius_i.8
Coins of the Bactrian and Indo-Greek Rulers (https://numismatics.org/bigr/)
, SNG ANS 9# 209-212
Osmund Bopearachchi; 1998. Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum: The Collection of the American Numismatic Society / Part 9. Graeco-Bactrian and Indo-Greek Coins. American Numismatic Society, New York City, New York, United States.
, HGC 12# 67
Oliver D. Hoover; 2013. Handbook of Coins of Baktria and Ancient India / Volume 12: Including Sogdiana, Margiana, Areia, and the Indo-Greek, Indo-Skythian, and Native Indian States South of the Hindu Kush: Fifth Century BC to First Century AD. Classical Numismatic Group, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States / London, United Kingdom.
, MIG# 108
Michael Mitchiner. Indo-Greek and Indo-Scythian Coinage. Hawkins Publications, London, United Kingdom (9 volumes).

Obverse

(en) Head of elephant right, bell around neck, all inside ring of dots.

Reverse

(en) Kerykeion (Caduceus), monogram in lower left field, vertical legends to left and right.

Script: grecki

Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΔHMHTΡIOY

Unabridged legend: βασιλεύς Δημήτριος

Marks

Greek letters Α, Γ Bopearachchi Monogram 3
Greek letters Δ, Ρ Bopearachchi Monogram 37
Greek letters Η, Δ Bopearachchi Monogram 194 var.
Greek letters Κ, Ρ Bopearachchi Monogram 62
Greek letters Ο, Τ, Λ, Φ Bopearachchi Monogram 109

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC References
ND (200 BC - 185 BC)  Photo $ 300 $ 310 BIGR# demetrius_i.8.3
Coins of the Bactrian and Indo-Greek Rulers (https://numismatics.org/bigr/)
 (en) in left field Ν
ND (200 BC - 185 BC)  Greek letters Α, Γ Photo $ 1600 BIGR# demetrius_i.8.4
Coins of the Bactrian and Indo-Greek Rulers (https://numismatics.org/bigr/)
, Bop# 5A
Osmund Bopearachchi; 1991. Monnaies gréco-bactriennes et indo-grecques = Greco-Bactrian and Indo-Greek coins. Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris, France.
ND (200 BC - 185 BC)  Greek letters Δ, Ρ Photo $ 700 $ 1100 BIGR# demetrius_i.8.5
Coins of the Bactrian and Indo-Greek Rulers (https://numismatics.org/bigr/)
, Bop# 5B
Osmund Bopearachchi; 1991. Monnaies gréco-bactriennes et indo-grecques = Greco-Bactrian and Indo-Greek coins. Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris, France.
, Bop# 5C
Osmund Bopearachchi; 1991. Monnaies gréco-bactriennes et indo-grecques = Greco-Bactrian and Indo-Greek coins. Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris, France.
ND (200 BC - 185 BC)  Greek letters Η, Δ Photo $ 430 BIGR# demetrius_i.8.6
Coins of the Bactrian and Indo-Greek Rulers (https://numismatics.org/bigr/)
ND (200 BC - 185 BC)  Greek letters Κ, Ρ Photo $ 510 BIGR# demetrius_i.8.2
Coins of the Bactrian and Indo-Greek Rulers (https://numismatics.org/bigr/)
, Bop# 5D
Osmund Bopearachchi; 1991. Monnaies gréco-bactriennes et indo-grecques = Greco-Bactrian and Indo-Greek coins. Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris, France.
ND (200 BC - 185 BC)  Greek letters Ο, Τ, Λ, Φ Photo $ 290 $ 1500 BIGR# demetrius_i.8.1
Coins of the Bactrian and Indo-Greek Rulers (https://numismatics.org/bigr/)
, Bop# 5E
Osmund Bopearachchi; 1991. Monnaies gréco-bactriennes et indo-grecques = Greco-Bactrian and Indo-Greek coins. Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris, France.

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Examples of the type

Picture 1 of the example of Trichalkon - Demetrios I Picture 2 of the example of Trichalkon - Demetrios I
© American Numismatic Society (ANS), 1993.30.2
ND (200 BC - 185 BC) Greek letters Ο, Τ, Λ, Φ – BIGR# demetrius_i.8.1, Bop# 5E • 27 mm • 11.78 g • ↑↑ 12h
SNG ANS 209
(see more)
Picture 1 of the example of Trichalkon - Demetrios I Picture 2 of the example of Trichalkon - Demetrios I
© American Numismatic Society (ANS), 1979.45.13
ND (200 BC - 185 BC) Greek letters Ο, Τ, Λ, Φ – BIGR# demetrius_i.8.1, Bop# 5E • 10.46 g • ↑↑ 12h
SNG ANS 210
(see more)
Picture 1 of the example of Trichalkon - Demetrios I Picture 2 of the example of Trichalkon - Demetrios I
© American Numismatic Society (ANS), 1979.45.14
ND (200 BC - 185 BC) Greek letters Ο, Τ, Λ, Φ – BIGR# demetrius_i.8.1, Bop# 5E • 8.14 g • ↑↑ 12h
SNG ANS 211
(see more)
Picture 1 of the example of Trichalkon - Demetrios I Picture 2 of the example of Trichalkon - Demetrios I
© American Numismatic Society (ANS), 1992.34.1
ND (200 BC - 185 BC) Greek letters Η, Δ – BIGR# demetrius_i.8.6 • 9.01 g • ↑↑ 12h
SNG ANS 212
(see more)
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Trichalkon - Demetrios I
CNG
Electronic Auction 444
Lot 250 Internet Archive 		15 May 2019 ND (200 BC - 185 BC) – BIGR# demetrius_i.8.3 – (en) in left field Ν XF USD 220.00
(+ buyer's premium)
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Picture 1 of a sold Trichalkon - Demetrios I
Auctiones
eAuction 53
Lot 74 Internet Archive 		20 Nov 2016 ND (200 BC - 185 BC) – BIGR# demetrius_i.8.3 – (en) in left field Ν XF USD 457.36
(CHF 360.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
© Auctiones GmbH
Picture 1 of a sold Trichalkon - Demetrios I
CNG
Electronic Auction 523
Lot 276 Internet Archive 		7 Sep 2022 ND (200 BC - 185 BC) – BIGR# demetrius_i.8.3 – (en) in left field Ν VF USD 275.00
(+ buyer's premium)
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Picture 1 of a sold Trichalkon - Demetrios I
Numismatik Naumann GmbH
Auction 90
Lot 323 Internet Archive 		7 Jun 2020 ND (200 BC - 185 BC) – BIGR# demetrius_i.8.3 – (en) in left field Ν VF USD 256.12
(EUR 220.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
Picture 1 of a sold Trichalkon - Demetrios I
Roma Numismatics
E-Sale 62
Lot 548 Internet Archive 		17 Oct 2019 ND (200 BC - 185 BC) – BIGR# demetrius_i.8.3 – (en) in left field Ν VF USD 1076.71
(GBP 800.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
© Roma Numismatics Limited
Picture 1 of a sold Trichalkon - Demetrios I
Harlan J. Berk
Buy or Bid Sale 208
Lot 352 Internet Archive 		5 Sep 2019 ND (200 BC - 185 BC) – BIGR# demetrius_i.8.3 – (en) in left field Ν VF USD 250.00
(+ buyer's premium)
© Harlan J. Berk, LTD
Picture 1 of a sold Trichalkon - Demetrios I
CNG
Electronic Auction 451
Lot 211 Internet Archive 		4 Sep 2019 ND (200 BC - 185 BC) – BIGR# demetrius_i.8.3 – (en) in left field Ν VF USD 300.00
(+ buyer's premium)
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Picture 1 of a sold Trichalkon - Demetrios I
Harlan J. Berk
Buy or Bid Sale 201
Lot 361 Internet Archive 		13 Jul 2017 ND (200 BC - 185 BC) – BIGR# demetrius_i.8.3 – (en) in left field Ν VF USD 300.00
(+ buyer's premium)
© Harlan J. Berk, LTD
Picture 1 of a sold Trichalkon - Demetrios I
CNG
Electronic Auction 397
Lot 289 Internet Archive 		17 May 2017 ND (200 BC - 185 BC) – BIGR# demetrius_i.8.3 – (en) in left field Ν VF USD 280.00
(+ buyer's premium)
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Picture 1 of a sold Trichalkon - Demetrios I
Leu Numismatik
Auction 5
Lot 238 Internet Archive 		27 Oct 2019 ND (200 BC - 185 BC) Greek letters Α, Γ – BIGR# demetrius_i.8.4, Bop# 5A XF USD 1651.57
(CHF 1300.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
© Leu Numismatik
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