© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Tetradrachm - Seleukos I Nikator Seleukeia on the Tigris 296 BC - 281 BC
| Silver | 17.25 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 | 296 BC - 281 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.25 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#424085 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated left on low throne, holding long scepter in his left hand and Nike standing right in his right; to left, NO; below throne, Σ.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣIΛEΩΣ - ΣEΛEYKOY
NO Σ
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 an image of Apollo on the other. This highlights the blending of Greek and Persian cultures that characterized the Seleucid Empire, which was established by Greek generals who succeeded Alexander the Great's empire.
