PCW-G7515-SELEUKID KINGS, Seleukos I Nikator. 312-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.97 gm; 25 mm). Susa mint. Struck circa 305/4-295 BC. Head of hero (Alexander or Seleukos?) right, wearing helmet covered with panther skin and adorned with the ear and horns of a bull / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣEΛEYKOY, Nike standing right erecting trophy; monogram below left wing and in field between Nike and trophy. SC 173.4; ESMS Tr. 22 var. (A19/P-; unlisted rev. die); ESM 426; SNG Spaer -; Houghton 1023; Kraay & Hirmer 740. Well struck on a nice full flan. Well centered. Choice EF. Lightly toned. |