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Drachm - Seleukos I Nikator Seleucia on the Tigris 296 BC - 281 BC
| Silver | 3.7 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Seleukos I Nikator (305 BC - 281 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 296 BC - 281 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#428608 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Athena, brandishing spear overhead in right hand, shield on left arm, in quadriga of elephants right; anchor above, pentagram behind Athena, Θ between shield and elephants.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ
Θ
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Seleucus I Nicator, the founder of the Seleucid Empire, on one side, and an image of Apollo on the other. This coin was minted during Seleucus' reign, which lasted from 296 BC to 281 BC, and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the empire. The use of Apollo's image on the coin may have been a nod to the Greek heritage of the Seleucid Empire, as Apollo was an important deity in Greek mythology. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of silver and weighed 3.7 grams suggests that it was a valuable and widely used form of currency during its time.
