SYRIA. Seleukid Kingdom. Seleukos I Nikator as Satrap, 321-315 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (17.15 gms), Babylon II Mint, ca. 318/7-315 B.C. NGC EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5.
SC-CAd43.13; Price-P155 corr. (with royal title; Arados); cf. HGC-9, 11. In the name of Philip III of Macedon. Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin; Reverse: Zeus seated left on throne, holding eagle and scepter; in left field, monogram above grape bunch; below throne, Z below strut. A bright and rather bold example struck while Seleukos was satrap and still retaining the name of Philip III of Macedon, the successor there to Alexander the Great.
Estimate: $200.00- $400.00