Seleucid Empire Tetradrachm - Seleukos I, -282 – -281
Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-282 – -281
Ruler
Seleukos I Nikator
(-305–-281)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16.74
Diameter (mm)
25.57
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -282 to -281. Struck in Silver. Measures 25.57 mm and weighs 16.74 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Heracles right, beardless, wearing lion skin headdress.
- Reverse
- Zeus seated on high-backed throne left, holding Nike on outstretched right hand and sceptre in left hand, monogram Ε and P on left, letters under the throne. (of king Seleukos.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (282 BC - 281 BC) | — |
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