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Tetradrachm - Seleukos I 281 BC
281 BC year| Silver | 16.7 g | 29.8 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Seleukos I Nikator (305 BC - 281 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 281 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.7 g |
| Diameter | 29.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#312037 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Elephant walking right, bee above and anchor at bottom.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ
Translation: King Seleukos (I, Nikator)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Seleukos I (281 BC) 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 widely used throughout the empire and was considered a symbol of the empire's power and influence.
