SELEUKID KINGS OF SYRIA. Seleukos I Nikator, 312-281 BC. Drachm (Silver, 15 mm, 3.41 g, 7 h), uncertain Baktrian mint, perhaps Aï Khanoum, 280s. Laureate head of Zeus to right. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ Athena, wielding javelin in her upraised right hand and holding shield on left arm, in quadriga of elephants right; above to right, anchor; controls indistinct. ESM 339 or 658. HGC 9, 32d or 32e (R2-3). SC 261 or 273. Toned, and with a fine head of Zeus. Obverse struck a little off-center, otherwise, very fine.
From the Thomas Kirby Collection, USA.