Description
Seleucid Empire, Seleucus I Nicator, as Basileus 305-281 BC, Silver Tetradrachm (17.16g, 28mm, Attic Standard), Seleukia-on-Tigris mint circa 305-295 BC, struck in the name of Alexander III. Obverse: Head of Herakles facing to the right, wearing lion skin headdress, paws tied before neck. Reverse: Zeus enthroned facing to the left, drapery flows around his waist onto crossed legs, both feet resting on stool, holding eagle in outstretched right hand and sceptre in left, “AN” monogram (Price Monogram 55) below throne, “HAP” monogram (Price Monogram 442) to left field, “ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ” downward to right, “ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ” below. Price-3779A; Seleucid Coins-87.3b. A very attractive early Seleucid piece struck in the name of Alexander III, the reverse choice and exceptionally well struck in quite high relief, displaying an imposing rendition of Zeus seated, near Extremely Fine, reverse Extremely Fine.
