Tetradrachm - Seleukos I Susa 301 BC - 295 BC
| Silver | 17.1 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
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| King | Seleukos I Nikator (305 BC - 281 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 301 BC - 295 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.1 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#180787 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nike walking to right, placing wreath on trophy of arms to right; to left and right of Nike, monogram.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ
Translation: King Seleukos (I, Nikator)
Comment
The trophy series of Seleukos was issued over an extended period, and used 67 obverse dies and at least 93 reverses that has been awared of. The type is generally assumed to commemorate the victories of Seleukos as he pushed eastwards into India, occupying territory as far as the Indus, and eventually waging war against the Mauryan Empire. This campaign against Chandragupta Maurya was however a failure.
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SC1 173.4 (main photo, above)
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 an image of Apollo on the other. This coin was minted during Seleucus' reign, which lasted from 305 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 17.1 grams suggests that it was a valuable and widely used coin during its time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (301 BC - 295 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Tetradrachm - Seleukos I (Susa) (301 BC - 295 BC) coin.
