Greek Coin Tetradrachm

Inv. No.: c018
Provenance: Seleucus I
Date: 312-280 B.C.
 
Obv.: Herakles, wearing the skin of the Nemean lion.

Rev.: Zeus seated, eagle in right hand, sceptre in left hand; anchor, bird and other symbols.

For the choice of types, cf. coin c015. They provide an unmistakable echo of the revered Alexander. The anchor was incorporated into Seleucus I seal. Although it has a very subordinate place on this coin, it dominates the reverses of other coins of Seleucus I.

Comparanda:
Cf. BMCG, The Seleucid Kings of Syria, Seleucus I, Nicator 4-16.