Seleucid Kingdom. Seleucus I Nicator (312-281 BC). Tetradrachm Babylon 300-293 BC. Prägung im Namen Alexanders III

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Silver tetradrachm of Seleukos I. Nikator, minted in Babylon around 300–293 BC, struck in the name of Alexander III, with a 26 mm diameter and 16.76 g weight, in Very Fine condition.

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Seleukos I. Nikator (312–281 BC) Tetradrachm

Obverse: Head of Heracles to the right with a lionskin.
Reverse: Zeus Aëtophoros enthroned to the left, an eagle in the right hand and a scepter in the left; monogram in the left field, BΛ under the throne.
Period of striking: around 300–293 BC
Denomination: Tetradrachm
Material: Silver
Diameter: 26 mm
Weight: 16.76 g
Mint: Babylon I
Condition: Very Fine
Special features: struck in the name and type of Alexander III of Macedon
Catalogue numbers: Price 3778

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Seleukos I. Nikator (312–281 BC) Tetradrachm

Obverse: Head of Heracles to the right with a lionskin.
Reverse: Zeus Aëtophoros enthroned to the left, an eagle in the right hand and a scepter in the left; monogram in the left field, BΛ under the throne.
Period of striking: around 300–293 BC
Denomination: Tetradrachm
Material: Silver
Diameter: 26 mm
Weight: 16.76 g
Mint: Babylon I
Condition: Very Fine
Special features: struck in the name and type of Alexander III of Macedon
Catalogue numbers: Price 3778

Shipping is insured. If you have any questions, I’m happy to help.
This item is subject to differential taxation under § 25a UStG. Value-added tax is not shown separately.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Seleucid Kingdom
Year/period and variation
Babylon 300-293 BC. Prägung im Namen Alexanders III
Ruler
Seleucus I Nicator (312-281 BC)
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Metal
AR
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
16.76 g
Number of objects
1
Theme
Babylon 300–293 BC. Minting in the name of Alexander III
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Objects sold
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