Seleucid Empire Tetradrachm - Seleukos I Nikator, -300 – -281
Seleukeia on Pieria
Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-300 – -281
Ruler
Seleukos I Nikator
(-305–-281)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.14
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -300 to -281. Struck in Silver. Measures 28 mm and weighs 17.14 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress
- Reverse
- Zeus seated left on high backed throne, holding Nike stretching right to crown him in his right hand and scepter in his left. To left, monogram and below throne, ΚΡ
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (300 BC - 281 BC) | — |
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