Seleucid Empire Tetradrachm - Seleukos I Nikator, -312 – -281
Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-312 – -281
Ruler
Seleukos I Nikator
(-305–-281)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.04
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -312 to -281. Struck in Silver. Measures 25 mm and weighs 17.04 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Herakles right wearing lion skin knotted at base the of the neck.
- Reverse
- Zeus, nude to waist, seated left and holding eagle, with legend below and to the right, and with letters to the left and beneath the seat. (King Seleukos)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (300 BC - 295 BC) | — | ΜΤ / ΔΙ; Seleukeia-on-Tigris mint | ||
| ND (300 BC - 281 BC) | — | ΚΡ / Β ΤΑ; Susa mint | ||
| ND (311 BC - 300 BC) | — | ΜΙ / ΜΡ; Babylon I mint | ||
| ND (312 BC - 281 BC) | — | Μ / Μ ΑΡ; Susa mint |
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