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Tetradrachm - Seleukos I Nikator 300 BC - 295 BC
| Silver | 17.24 g | 27.0 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 - 295 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.24 g |
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 9 o'clock ↑← |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185350 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Athena, hurling spear with her right hand and holding shield with her left, standing right in quadriga of elephants briskly moving to right. Above to right, anchor right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Seleukos I Nikator coin is that it features the image of a mythical creature called the "Seleucid Eagle" on its reverse side. This eagle was a symbol of the Seleucid Empire and was used on many of its coins. The use of this image signified the empire's connection to the ancient Greek world and its cultural heritage.
