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Tetradrachm - Seleukos I Nikator Seleukeia on Pieria 300 BC - 281 BC
| Silver | 17.14 g | 28.0 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 - 281 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.14 g |
| Diameter | 28.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185348 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated left on high backed throne, holding Nike stretching right to crown him in his right hand and scepter in his left. To left, monogram and below throne, ΚΡ
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΚΡ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this 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 used as a means of payment and exchange during the reign of Seleucus I and was widely accepted throughout the empire.
