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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Tetradrachm - Seleukos III Keraunos In the name of Alexander III; Laodicea ad Mare 226 BC - 223 BC
| Silver | 16.8 g | 31.5 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Seleukos III Keraunos (225 BC - 223 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 226 BC - 223 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.8 g |
| Diameter | 31.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#429476 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; in left field, dolphin left above TA monogram.
Script: Greek
Lettering: [AΛ]EΞANΔPOY
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Alexander the Great, who was the founder of the Seleucid Empire, on one side, and Seleukos III Keraunos, the ruler who issued the coin, on the other side. This coin is a rare example of a coin that was issued in the name of a ruler who was not the current ruler of the empire, but was still considered an important figure in the empire's history.
