Tetradrachm - Seleukos I Seleukeia in Pieria

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IssuerSeleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC))
Year294 BC - 281 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight17.20 g
Dimensions26.0 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SCO#1.49 , SC1#49
Obverse descriptionHead of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionZeus seated left on high backed throne, holding Nike stretching right to crown him in his right hand and scepter in his left. Left of Zeus and below throne, monograms.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (294 BC - 281 BC)  - Monogram 511.1 left, Monogram 256.1 under throne -
ND (294 BC - 281 BC)  - Monogram 693 left, Monogram 299.3 under throne -
ND (294 BC - 281 BC)  - Monogram 255/Y left, Monogram 299.3 under throne -
Catalog ID8918773770
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