Seleucid Empire Tetradrachm, -305 – -300
In the name of Alexander III
Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-305 – -300
Ruler
Seleukos I Nikator
(-305–-281)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -305 to -300. Struck in Silver. Measures 24 mm and weighs 17 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress.
- Reverse
- Zeus Aetophoros seated left on low throne, holding long scepter in his left hand and, in his right, eagle standing right with closed wings; below throne, monogram; in the left field crescent and monogram. (King Alexander (III, the Great))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (305 BC - 300 BC) | — |
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