SELEUKID EMPIRE. Seleukos I Nikator. 312-281 BC. AR Obol (8.5mm, 0.51 g, 6h). Indian standard. Aï Khanoum mint. Struck circa 285-281 BC.Electronic Auction 463 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 150. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SELEUKID EMPIRE. Seleukos I Nikator. 312-281 BC. AR Obol (8.5mm, 0.51 g, 6h). Indian standard. Aï Khanoum mint. Struck circa 285-281 BC. Laureate head of Zeus right / Athena in biga of horned elephants right, brandishing spear and shield; traces of an O and anchor above, and traces of a monogram-in-circle to right of elephants’ legs. Cf. SC 283; SMAK S1OI var. (unlisted variety); HGC 9, 32f. Toned, weakly struck, slightly off center on reverse. VF. Very rare unpublished variety. |