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Lot 78: SELEUKID EMPIRE. Seleukos I Nikator. 312-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm 
AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 345)
- Sold Winning Bid: $1,600
- 2 Bid(s)
Description
SELEUKID EMPIRE. Seleukos I Nikator. 312-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.02 gm; 28 mm x 30mm). Susa mint. Struck circa 305/4-295 BC. Head of hero (Alexander or Seleukos?) right, wearing helmet covered with panther skin and adorned with the ear and horns of a bull / BASI?EOS SE?EYKOY, Nike standing right, placing wreath on trophy; AP monogram to lower left, monogram in lower middle field. SC 173.4; ESMS Tr.21 var. (A18/P– [unlisted rev. die]); ESM 426 (unlisted dies); CSE 1023; SNG Spaer –; HGC 9, 20. Some cleaning marks on the field. Poke on the reverse at 8, otherwise fantastic strike on a very large medallic flan. Lovely strike. Perfectly centered. Choice EF.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 78
- Listing #: 194230
- Closed: Friday, February 14, 2020 3:25:40 PM CT
- Estimate: $2,500