Seleucid Kings. Seleucus I Nicator, 312–281.
Tetradrachm, Seleucia on Tigris circa 296-281, AR 16.34 g. Laureate head of Zeus r. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ – ΣEΛEYKOY Athena, brandishing spear, shield on l. arm, in quadriga of elephants r.; above, anchor, in inner l. field, monogram and below, monogram. ESM 49. SC 130.20.
Lovely old cabinet tone, minor area of porosity on reverse,
otherwise good very fine / about extremely fine
Ex Sotheby's sale 30 April – 1 May 1958, Haughton, 119. From a Distinguished Swiss Collection.
Price realized | 3'750 CHF |
Starting price | 800 CHF |
Estimate | 1'000 CHF |