Seleukos I 'Nikator', 311-300 BC, Herakles and Zeus, Silver Tetradrachm, Seleucid Empire, Ancient Greek coin

This is a nice example of a large silver Tetradrachm coin from the Seleucid Empire in ancient Greece, minted by Seleukos I 'Nikator' between 311-300 BC. Minted in Babylon I in the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon.

Obv: head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin headdress
Rev: Zeus Aëtophoros seated left, holding sceptre; BAΣIΛEΩΣ below, AΛEΞANΔPOY to right, monogram in wreath in left field, MI below throne.

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Size: 25mm
Weight: 16.75g

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