Seleucid Empire Tetradrachm - Seleukos I Nikator, -300 – -281
Seleukeia in 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)
17.2
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -300 to -281. Struck in Silver. Measures 26 mm and weighs 17.2 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. Below throne, monogram within circle
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (300 BC - 281 BC) | — |
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