Ancient Seleucid Bronze Coin – Seated Zeus Reverse – Helmeted Athena Obverse – Circa 312–281 BCE

📝 Item Description

Own an original piece of ancient Hellenistic history! This authentic bronze coin was minted during the reign of Seleucus I Nicator, one of Alexander the Greats generals and the founder of the Seleucid Empire.

Struck by hand over 2,300 years ago, the coin still shows clear classical iconography: the goddess Athena on the obverse and a regal seated Zeus on the reverse hallmark symbols of the power and divine right of kings.

🔍 Coin Details

• Culture: Ancient Greek / Seleucid Empire

• Ruler: Seleucus I Nicator (founder of the Seleucid dynasty)

• Date: Circa 312281 BCE

• Obverse: Helmeted bust of Athena facing right

• Reverse: Zeus seated left, holding scepter (and likely an eagle), Greek inscriptions partially visible

• Material: Bronze

• Diameter: ~22 mm

• Weight: Approx. 79 grams

• Strike Type: Hand-hammered

• Grade: Good to Very Good (G/VG) strong reverse detail, worn obverse

• Patina: Original green-brown surface with evidence of burial oxidation

• Edge Profile: Clear hammer-induced flan deformation, confirms ancient origin

💬 Collector Highlights

• Displays classic Greek religious symbolism

• Ideal for collectors of Alexander the Great-era successor kingdoms

• Retains clear reverse detail Zeus and throne structure are easily identifiable

• Reverse bulging and flan flow clearly show authentic ancient striking method

• Sold unrestored, in original excavated condition