SELEUKID EMPIRE. Seleukos I Nikator. 312-281 BC. AR Drachm (16mm, 4.11 g, 10h). Uncertain Mint 19 (Bactra?). Struck circa 290/86-281 BC.Electronic Auction 478 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SELEUKID EMPIRE. Seleukos I Nikator. 312-281 BC. AR Drachm (16mm, 4.11 g, 10h). Uncertain Mint 19 (Bactra?). Struck circa 290/86-281 BC. Laureate head of Zeus right / Athena, brandishing spear, shield on left arm, in quadriga of horned elephants right; monograms above and to lower right. SC 261; SMAK MAD-1–5 var. (a1/p– [unlisted rev. die]); HGC 9, 32d. Toned, some find patina, rough surfaces, light cleaning marks, minor double strike on reverse. Near VF. Very rare. |