Seleucid Kingdom, Seleucus I AR Tetradrachm, 312-281 BC, Nike Crowning Trophy, NGC VF 5/5 4/5

SELEUCID KINGDOM - SELEUCUS I NICATOR, 312-281 BC AR Tetradrachm (17.04 g) Obverse: Helmeted head of Alexander III or Seleucus I Reverse: Nike crowning a trophy NGC Ancients VF, Strike 5/5, Surface 4/5 NGC Cert. #8211369-012 A silver tetradrachm of Seleucus I Nicator ("the Victor"), one of Alexander the Great's generals and the founder of the Seleucid Empire, which at its height stretched from Asia Minor to the borders of India. This is the famous "trophy" type. The obverse shows a heroic head wearing a helmet covered with a panther skin and adorned with a bull's horn and ear; scholars still debate whether it portrays the deified Alexander or Seleucus himself, which is why NGC describes it as "Alexander III or Seleucus I." The reverse shows the winged goddess Nike placing a wreath on a trophy of captured arms, celebrating a military victory, with the Greek legend naming King Seleucus. The type is commonly attributed to the mint of Susa. NGC graded the coin VF with a full 5/5 strike and a 4/5 surface. The portrait is bold and well centered, and the reverse shows Nike and the trophy clearly. Coin Details - Kingdom: Seleucid Empire - Ruler: Seleucus I Nicator, 312-281 BC - Denomination: AR Tetradrachm - Weight: 17.04 g - Obverse: Helmeted head of Alexander III or Seleucus I - Reverse: Nike crowning trophy - NGC Grade: VF - Strike: 5/5 - Surface: 4/5 - NGC Certification: 8211369-012 The exact coin pictured is the coin you will receive. NGC Ancients holder included.