Seleucid Empire Tetradrachm - Seleukos I Nikator, -301 – -295
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Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-301 – -295
Ruler
Seleukos I Nikator
(-305–-281)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16.89
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -301 to -295. Struck in Silver. Measures 26 mm and weighs 16.89 g.
- Obverse
- Head of hero right (assimilating Seleucus, Alexander, and Dionysus), wearing helmet covered with panther skin and adorned with bull's ear and horns.
- Reverse
- Nike walking to right, placing wreath on trophy of arms to right; to left and right of Nike, monogram.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (301 BC - 295 BC) | — |
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