Greek Coinages, SELEUKID KINGDOM, Seleukos I Nikator: Tetradrachm, struck at Seleucia-on-the-Tigris, c. 300-295

Obverse: head of Zeus right, wearing laurel wreath

Reverse: βασιλεωσ σελευκου: Athena driving quadriga of elephants right, brandishing spear and shield; anchor and monogram [πα] above

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.29g/3h

References: Houghton/Lorber 130.25b var. [control monogram]; Boston Suppl. 258, same obv. die

Condition: Almost extremely fine, lightly toned; small scratch on edge £2,000-£2,600

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Neale Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.

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Gorny & Mosch Auction 185, Munich, Munich, 8 March 2010, lot 180
Künker Auction 326, Osnabrück, 7 October 2019, lot 919