Seleukid Kingdom, Seleukos I Nikator, Quasi-autonomous municipal issue of Seleukeia Pieria, AE Circa 300-281 BC

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Description

Greek,Ā  Seleukid Kingdom, Seleukos I Nikator, Quasi-autonomous municipal issue of Seleukeia Pieria, AE (bronze, 13.68g, 27.1mm), Circa 300-281 BC
Obv: Laureate head of Zeus to right
Rev: Winged thunderbolt; [Ī£Ī•Ī›Ī•YĪšEĪ©N](?) above, monogram within circle below to left
Ref: HGC 9, 1384 (smaller denomination);Ā  WSM 896 Rarity/Choice: Common, aVF (convex flan)
Note: The Seleukid Kingdom, founded by Seleukos I Nikator after the death of Alexander the Great, issued coins across its vast territory, including quasi-autonomous municipal coins like this one from Seleukeia Pieria. On the obverse, the laureate head of Zeus, the chief god of the Greek pantheon, symbolizes divine authority and protection. The reverse depicts a thunderbolt, a powerful symbol associated with Zeus, representing his dominion over the heavens and his ability to control lightning. This coin reflects the city’s allegiance to the Seleukid dynasty and its religious devotion to Zeus, offering valuable insights into the cultural and political landscape of Seleukeia Pieria during the Hellenistic period.