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A tetradrachm commemorating the Battle of Salamis in Cyprus, BC306 Long Caption: Obverse: Head of Demetrius Poliorcetes, King of Macedon (right). Reverse: Neptune, nude, standing, a trident in his right hand, his right leg resting on a stool. Greek inscription. Mint marks (right and left). Records the victory of Demetrius Poliorcetes over Menelaus. brother of Ptolemy. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: MEC0161 Artist: unknown Date: BC306 Medium: silver Size: 30 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.