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Stater - Seleucus I Nicator Babylon 311 BC - 300 BC
| Gold | 8.56 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Seleukos I Nikator (305 BC - 281 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 311 BC - 300 BC |
| Value | Gold Stater (20) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.56 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#81816 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nike standing left, holding wreath and stylis; MI in outer left field, monogram in wreath in inner left field
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
MI
Comment
Monograms :Houghton Monogram 205.2
Houghton Monogram 296.1
Houghton Monogram 304.1
Houghton Monogram 311.4
Houghton Monogram 329.3
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 side. This coin was minted during Seleucus' reign, which lasted from 311 BC to 300 BC, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the empire. The fact that it was made of gold and weighs 8.56 grams suggests that it was a valuable and important coin during its time.
