Tetradrachm - Seleukos I Nikator

Features

Issuer Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC))
King Seleukos I Nikator (305 BC - 281 BC)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 281 BC
Value Tetradrachm (4)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 16.74 g
Diameter 29.83 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
312037
References SC1# 1.1,
Arthur Houghton, Catherine Lorber, Brian Kritt; 2002. Seleucid Coins, a Comprehensive Guide / Part 1. Seleucus I through Antiochus III. American Numismatic Society, New York, United States.
SCO# 1.1.1
Seleucid Coins Online (http://numismatics.org/sco/)

Obverse

Horned, bridled horse head right

Reverse

Elephant walking right, bee above and anchor at bottom

Script: Greek

Lettering: BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ

Mint

Bergama, ancient Pergamon, Turkey

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