© H. D. Rauch
© H. D. Rauch
Tetradrachm - Seleukos I Nikator Alexander III Type 311 BC - 305 BC
| Silver | 17.07 g | 26 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 | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.07 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#312419 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Zeus seated left on throne, holding eagle and sceptre. Controls: In left field, monogram within wreath; MI below throne.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣIΛEΩΣ / AΛEΞANΔPOY
MP MI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Seleukos I Nikator, 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 Seleukos' reign, which lasted from 311 BC to 305 BC, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the empire. The fact that it features both Seleukos and Alexander the Great highlights the significance of Alexander's legacy and the impact he had on the Seleucid Empire.
