The Neale Collection of Ancient Greek Coins

Greek Coinages, SELEUKID KINGDOM, Seleukos I Nikator: Tetradrachm, struck at Susa, c. 295-281

Obverse: head of Zeus right, wearing laurel wreath

Reverse: βασιλεωσ σελευκου: Athena driving biga of elephants right, brandishing spear and shield; spearhead above, a in right field

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.05g/11h

References: Houghton/Lorber 177.3; Kritt El.28

Condition: Good very fine and very rare; a little surface porosity £600-£800

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

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