Seleukid Kingdom. Seleukos I Nikator. Silver Tetradrachm (16.59 g), 312-281 BC. Seleukeia on the Tigris II, ca. 296/5-281 BC. Laureate head of Zeus right. Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣEΛEYKOY, Athena, brandishing spear and shield, in quadriga of elephants right; behind Athena, AT monogram; above elephants, Seleukid anchor to right above Θ. Cf. SC 130.33c (Θ above shield); HGC 9, 18a. Rare. Boldly struck and lightly toned. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $1,500 - 2,000
The Hanbery Collection; Purchased privately from F. Kovacs in 1986.