Description: Seleukid Kingdom, Seleukos I Nikator (312 - 280 BC). Winged head of Medusa right / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ; bull butting right, monogram below.

Diameter: AE14 mm

Weight: 2,2 g

Grade: aVF/VF

Attribution: SNG Spaer 69 var; WSM 1628 var

Commentary: bronze surfaces, well centered, good details

History: Seleukos married the Persian princess Apama during the mass wedding ceremony at Susa and while, after Alexander's death, the Macedonians left their Persian wifes, Seleukos was one of the very few who stayed with his for the rest of her live.

Article Number: 014-05-01-41652