★ Very rare horse head drachm of Seleukos ★

SELEUKID KINGS OF SYRIA. Seleukos I Nikator, 312-281 BC. Drachm (Silver, 15 mm, 3.62 g, 12 h), uncertain mint 18, in Areia, Margiana, or Baktria. Head of horned and bridled horse to right. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΣ ( sic ) Anchor; in left field, grape bunch. HGC 9, 40. SC 256.3. Very rare. A handsome issue, and with attractive light toning. Slightly rough surfaces, otherwise, good very fine.

From the Vineyard Collection, ex Classical Numismatic Group 47, 16 September 1998, 535.