Silver Coin of Seleucus I Nicator, Susa, 311 BC - 305 BC 1944.100.72218

Physical Description

• Axis: 7

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 4.15
  • Diameter (in mm): 15

Typological Description

Source: Seleucid Coins (part 1) 166.1

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: 311 BC - 305 BC
• Denomination: Drachma
• Manufacture: Struck
• Material: Silver

• Authority

  • Authority: Seleucus I Nicator
  • • Dynasty: Seleucid Dynasty
    • State: Seleucid Empire

• Geographic

  • Mint: Susa

• Obverse

  • Deity: Heracles

• Reverse

  • Symbol (LeftField): wreath (above) / horned horse head l. (below)
  • Symbol (UnderThrone): ΒΕ (above) / ΤΙ (below)
  • Deity: Zeus
• TypeSeries: Seleucid Coins

References

• Reference: Seleucid Coins (part 1) 166.1
• Reference: ESM 288
• Reference: SCO 358

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1944.100.72218
• Department: Greek
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

• Provenance

  • Bequest of E.T. Newell

Rights

• CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
• License: Public Domain Mark (images)
• Rights: No Copyright - United States