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Drachm - Seleukos I Susa 301 BC - 295 BC
| Silver | 3.7 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Seleukos I Nikator (305 BC - 281 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 301 BC - 295 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#424075 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nike standing right, placing wreath on top of a trophy of arms to her right; to lower left and between Nike and trophy, monograms.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ
ΔΙ
Translation: King Seleukos (I, Nikator)
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SC1 174.4 (main photo, above)
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 305 BC to 281 BC, and it was used as a means of payment and trade throughout the empire.
