Ruler:
Seleucus I Nicator (312 BC-280 BC)
Mint:
Persepolis
Method of acquisition: Given (1906-11-22) by McClean, J. R.
Production date: post 301 BC
Object composed of silver Diameter 27.5 mm Weight 16.73 g
Inscription present: Idealised head of Seleucus I, right, wearing helmet covered with panther-skin and decorated with bull's horns, the bull's ear also visible on the near side; lion-skin tied round neck; border of dots.
Inscription present: Nike standing right, about to crown a tropy of armour mounted on trunk; border of dots.
Accession number: CM.MC.9244-R
Primary reference Number: 236507
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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