Tetradrachm - Seleukos I

€312,118.00
IssuerSeleucid Empire
Year282 BC - 281 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight16.74 g
Dimensions25.57 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SC1#3.2, SCO#1.3.2
Obverse descriptionHead of Heracles right, beardless, wearing lion skin headdress.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionZeus seated on high-backed throne left, holding Nike on outstretched right hand and sceptre in left hand, monogram Ε and P on left, letters under the throne.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ AΣ
(Translation: of king Seleukos.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (282 BC - 281 BC)  - -
Catalog ID5438530450
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