Demetrios I Soter AR Tetradrachm – Seleucid – Antioch

Ancient Greek – Demetrios I Soter Silver Tetradrachm

Seleucid, Antioch on the Orontes

Obv: Diademed head of Demetrios I right.

Rev: BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔHMHTPIOY, Tyche seated left on backless throne with winged tritoness support, holding short scepter and cornucopiae.

162 – 154 BC. · Antioch on the Orontes Mint · SC 1637f

16.1g ·  29mm

Demetrius I Soter was a Seleucid king who seized the throne in 162 BC after escaping Roman captivity, presenting himself as a restorer of legitimate rule. Despite early success and administrative reforms, his harsh policies and internal revolts led to his overthrow and death in 150 BC.