Seleukid Empire, Seleukos I Nikator AR Tetradrachm. Susa, circa 305-295 BC. Head to right, wearing helmet covered with panther skin and adorned with bull's ears and horns, panther skin tied around neck / Nike standing to right, wearing peplos, crowning trophy of Macedonian arms set on sapling tree, from which branch sprouts near base; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ around, monograms to lower left and lower central fields. SC 173.4; ESM 426; ESMS Tr.7 (A4/P1); HGC 9, 20. 17.03g, 28mm, 8h.
About Extremely Fine; attractive light cabinet tone.
Acquired from Pars Coins, San Jose CA.
Price realized | 3'200 GBP |
Starting price | 2'400 GBP |
Estimate | 4'000 GBP |