© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Tetradrachm - Seleukos I Sardis 282 BC - 281 BC
| Silver | 16.7 g | 25.6 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Seleukos I Nikator (305 BC - 281 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 282 BC - 281 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.7 g |
| Diameter | 25.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#312117 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on high-backed throne left, holding Nike on outstretched right hand and scepter in left hand, monogram on left, AΣ under the throne.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ
AΣ
Translation: King Seleukos (I, Nikator)
Comment
Reverse of SC1 3.2 - Houghton Monogram 150.2
Image courtesy of American Numismatic Society
Reverse of SC1 3.3 - Houghton Monogram 150.1
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Image courtesy of American Numismatic Society
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Seleucus I, the founder of the Seleucid Empire, on one side, and the goddess Athena on the other. This coin was minted during Seleucus' reign, which lasted from 282 BC to 281 BC, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the empire. The fact that it was made of silver and weighs 16.7 grams suggests that it was a valuable and widely used coin during its time.
