CNG 111, Lot: 309. Estimate $500.
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SELEUKID EMPIRE. Seleukos I Nikator. 312-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27.5mm, 17.28 g, 10h). In the types of Alexander III of Macedon. Karrhai mint. Struck circa 310-290 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; in left field, collared head of dog left; HP monogram below throne. SC 42.6; HGC 9, 12a. Superb EF, bright surfaces, light cleaning marks, minor double strike on reverse. Very rare.
