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Tetradrachm - Seleukos I In the name of Alexander III; Seleuceia ad Tigrim 300 BC - 293 BC
| Silver | 17.2 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Seleukos I Nikator (305 BC - 281 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 300 BC - 293 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.2 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#414793 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; in left field crested Attic helmet left and below the throne monogram.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: King Alexander (III, the Great)
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Seleucus I, the founder of the Seleucid Empire, on one side, and the image of Alexander the Great on the other side. This coin was minted during Seleucus' reign, which lasted from 305 BC to 281 BC, and it was used as a means of spreading Greek culture and currency throughout the empire. The coin's design reflects the blending of Greek and Persian cultures that characterized the Seleucid Empire.
