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Tetradrachm - Seleukos I Nikator 312 BC - 281 BC
| Silver | 17.04 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Seleukos I Nikator (305 BC - 281 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 312 BC - 281 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.04 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#137285 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Zeus, nude to waist, seated left and holding eagle, with legend below and to the right, and with letters to the left and beneath the seat.
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ
ΑΤ
ΑΠ
Translation: King Seleukos
Edge
Plain
Comment
Many different combinations exist for the letters to the left of Zeus and under his seat.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Seleukos I Nikator 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.
