Seleucid Kingdom. Seleucus I. 312-280 BC. Tetradrachm, 17.18g (10h). Susa, c. 305/4-295 BC. Obv: Bust of Seleucus right, wearing helmet covered with panther skin and adorned with bull's ear and horns, panther skin tied around neck. Dotted border. Rx: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ Nike standing right, crowning trophy. Control marks: AP (lower left), AΠ monogram (lower right) and symbol Helios bust facing between Nike and trophy. Border of dots. SC 173.16. Kritt, ESMS Tr. 107. ESM 301. On the identity of the helmeted head, see O. Hoover, SNR 81, 2002, pp. 51-63. Iridescent toning. Small pit on back of cheek plate. EF/Good VF
Ex Richard P Miller Collection. Purchased from Ed Waddell, 14 December 1999. Ex Gorny 50, 24 September 1990, lot 406