Æ22 59 BC - 58 BC

The coin features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design, reflecting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the Hellenistic period. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts a bearded king, likely Seleucus I Nicator, who was the founder of the Seleucid Empire and ruled from 312 BC to 281 BC. The reverse (back) side of the coin shows a stylized image of the goddess Athena, who was revered in Greek culture, standing on a prow of a ship. This design combination of a Persian king and a Greek deity highlights the cultural exchange and synthesis that characterized the Hellenistic period.