Seleucid Empire Tetradrachm - Seleukos I Nikator, -312 – -281
Seleukia
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)
17.08
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -312 to -281. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 17.08 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate head of Zeus to right
- Reverse
- Athena, hurling spear with her right hand and holding shield with her left, standing right in quadriga of elephants moving to right. Behind, the letter B and above and to right, anchor right and ΔΙ
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (312 BC - 281 BC) | — |
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