Ruler:
Seleucus I Nicator (312 BC-280 BC)
Mint:
Seleucia on the Tigris
Method of acquisition: Given (1906-11-22) by McClean, J. R.
-312 - -280
Object composed of silver Diameter 27 mm Weight 16.91 g
Inscription present: Head of young Herakles, right, wearing lion-skin; border of dots.
Inscription present: Zeus seated left on throne with high back; laureate, lower part of body draped, left hand grasping top of sceptre; on extended right hand, eagle, right, with closed wings; border of dots. Monogram in olive-wreath to left.
Accession number: CM.MC.9236-R
Primary reference Number: 236499
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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