Seleucid Empire Tetradrachm, -311 – -300
In the name of Alexander III; Babylon II
Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-311 – -300
Ruler
Seleukos I Nikator
(-305–-281)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -311 to -300. Struck in Silver. Measures 26 mm and weighs 17 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Hercules right, wearing lion skin headdress
- Reverse
- Zeus seated on high-backed throne left, holding eagle on outstretched right hand and scepter in left. Monogram and anchor, left field. (King Alexander (III, the Great))
- Edge
- Gross
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (311 BC - 305 BC) | — | Possibly also minted at Arados mint, Phoenicia | ||
| ND (311 BC - 300 BC) | — | Babylon, Iraq |
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