SYRIA. Seleukid Kingdom. Seleukos I Nikator, 312-281 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (16.73 gms), Ekbatana Mint, ca. 311-295/81 B.C. NGC AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5.SC-202.3; Pr-3902; HGC-9, 9e. In the name and types of Alexander III (the Great). Obverse: Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin; Reverse: Zeus seated left on throne, holding eagle and scepter; in left field, monogram above forepart of horse grazing left. Fairly well centered, this example does display some granularity to the surfaces, but nevertheless presents all details rather handsomely.
