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Tetradrachm - Seleukos I Nikator Seleukia 300 BC - 295 BC
| Silver | 17.08 g | - |
| 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 | 17.08 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#180788 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Athena, hurling spear with her right hand and holding shield with her left, standing right in quadriga of elephants moving to right. Behind, the letter B and above and to right, anchor right and ΔΙ
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ
ΔΙ
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 coin was used as a means of payment and exchange during the reign of Seleukos I and was widely accepted throughout the empire.
