Seleucid Empire Tetradrachm, -311 – -295
In the name of Alexander III;Ekbatana
Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-311 – -295
Ruler
Seleukos I Nikator
(-305–-281)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16.97
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -311 to -295. Struck in Silver. Measures 26 mm and weighs 16.97 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress
- Reverse
- Zeus Aëtophoros seated left, holding sceptre. Two monograms above horizontal anchor & horse grazing left. (King Alexander (III, the Great))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (311 BC - 295 BC) | — |
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