© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Æ16 - Seleukeia ad Kalykadnon 100 BC - 100 AD
| Bronze | 3.5 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Seleukeia (Cilicia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100 BC - 100 AD |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#391234 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Filleted club, all within oak wreath.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣΕΛΕYKEΩN
Translation: Seleukeia
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bearded king wearing a royal diadem, which is a typical feature of Greek coinage. However, the reverse side of the coin shows a seated goddess, which is a common motif in Persian art. This blending of cultural styles reflects the complex history of the Seleucid Empire, which was founded by a Greek king but eventually came to encompass a vast territory that stretched from the Mediterranean to the Indus River.