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Tetradrachm of Seleucus I

Tetradrachm of Seleucus I

r. 305-281 BCE

Seleucus I Nikator

Greek

Obv.: Head of Herakles in lion skin r., border of dots Rev.: Zeus seated l. on throne, holding Nike and scepter; to l., monogram. Beneath throne, KP. Border of dots.

Silver

Seleucid period

Coins