SYRIA. Seleukid Kingdom. Seleukos I Nikator, 312-281 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (17.16 gms), Uncertain Mint 5A, ca. 282-218 B.C. NGC AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5. Flan Flaw.
SC-Ad50; HGC-9, 16e. Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin; Reverse: Zeus seated left on throne, holding crowning Nike and scepter; monograms to inner left and right. A VERY RARE issue, this piece does exhibit the noted flan flaw on the obverse, though retains a good deal of brilliance and presents a bold strike.
Estimate: $500.00 - $1000.00