SYRIA. Seleukid Kingdom. Seleukos I Nikator, 312-281 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (17.00 gms), Ekbatana Mint, ca. 311-295 B.C. NGC AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5.cf. SC-202 (for overall type); HGC-9, 9e. Struck in the name and types of Alexander III (the Great) of Macedon. Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin; Reverse: Zeus seated left on throne, holding eagle and scepter; monogram in left field, uncertain control (if any) below throne. Though the obverse is somewhat off-center, it nevertheless offers a rather bold countenance of Herakles.
