Seleucid Empire Tetradrachm - Seleukos I Nikator, -311 – -305
Alexander III Type
Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-311 – -305
Ruler
Seleukos I Nikator
(-305–-281)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.07
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -311 to -305. Struck in Silver. Measures 26 mm and weighs 17.07 g.
- Obverse
- Stylised head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress.
- Reverse
- Zeus seated left on throne, holding eagle and sceptre. Controls: In left field, monogram within wreath; MI below throne.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (311 BC - 305 BC) | — |
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