Seleucid Kingdom. Seleucus I. 312-280 BC. Tetradrachm, 16.89g (1h). Seleucia I (First Workshop), from c. 300 BC. Obv: Head of young Herakles right in lion-skin headdress. Dotted border. Rx: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ Zeus enthroned left, holding Nike and scepter. Primary control M in left field and secondary control ΔI under throne. Thin dotted border. SC 117c. ESM 4. Iridescent toning. EF
Ex Richard P. Miller Collection. Purchased from Leo Dardarian at NYINT, 9 December 1995