SELEUKID EMPIRE. Seleukos I Nikator. Second satrapy and kingship, 312-281 BC. AR Drachm (15mm, 4.25 g, 5h). In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. Susa mint. Group 3A, circa 297/7-295/4 BC.Electronic Auction 498 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 350. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SELEUKID EMPIRE. Seleukos I Nikator. Second satrapy and kingship, 312-281 BC. AR Drachm (15mm, 4.25 g, 5h). In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. Susa mint. Group 3A, circa 297/7-295/4 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; [monogram in left field], AP below throne. SC 166.3; ESMS S-41; Price –; HGC 9, 27c; G.K. Jenkins, "Coin hoards from Pasargadae" in Iran III (1965), p. 49, 3 (same dies). Attractively toned, some porosity, off center on reverse. VF. Very rare. |