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Stater - Seleukos I Nikator Babylon 311 BC - 305 BC
| Gold | 8.54 g | 18 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 - 305 BC |
| Value | Gold Stater (20) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.54 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#182116 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Nike standing left with her wings spread, holding laurel wreath in her right hand and stylis in her left. To left, monogram within wreath and to right, ΜΙ
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
ΜΙ
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 305 BC, and it was used as a means of payment and trade throughout the empire. The fact that it was made of gold and weighs 8.54 grams suggests that it was a valuable and important coin during its time.
