Silver Coin of Seleucus I Nicator, Seleuceia ad Tigrim, 296 BC - 281 BC 1950.26.8

Physical Description

• Axis: 2

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 3.84
  • Diameter (in mm): 17

Typological Description

Source: Seleucid Coins (part 1) 155

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: 296 BC - 281 BC
• Denomination: Drachma
• Manufacture: Struck
• Material: Silver

• Authority

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

• Geographic

  • Mint: Seleuceia ad Tigrim (perhaps)

• Obverse

  • Deity: Zeus

• Reverse

  • Symbol (RightField): ΑΙΔΙΣΙ
  • Symbol (Above): anchor r.
  • Deity: Athena
• TypeSeries: Seleucid Coins

References

• Reference: Seleucid Coins (part 1) 155
• Reference: ESM 746
• Reference: SCO 1340

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1950.26.8
• Department: Greek
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

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