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Tetradrachm of Seleukos I, Seleukeia on Tigris

Tetradrachm of Seleukos I, Seleukeia on Tigris

r. 312-281 BCE

Seleukos I

Greek

Obverse: head of young Herakles wearing lion skin. Reverse: BASILEOS SELEUKOU, Zeus holding eagle and scepter; to r., monogram; under throne.

Silver

Classical period, Late, to Early Hellenistic

Coins