Seleucid kings of Syria, Seleukos I Nikator (312-294), Tetradrachm, Susa, c. 305-298/7 BC; AR (g 17,05; mm 25; h 10); Deified head of Alexander r., wearing Dionysian helmet, covered with panther's skin adorned with bull's ear and horns; dotted border, Rv. BΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ, Nike standing r., crowning trophy; at l., monogr., at centre, AX; dotted border. Kraay-Hirmer pl. 204, 720; ESM 417; SC 173.12; Kritt A53/P13
Rare, bold portrait, old cabinet tone, minor die-weakness on reverse, about extremely fine / good very fine.
Ex Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 59, lot 640.