Struck at Seleucia Pieria, the great Mediterranean gateway of the Seleucid realm, this AR tetradrachm is a commanding piece of late Hellenistic silver minted as the dynasty fought to maintain authority in a rapidly changing world.
Dated Year 26 (84/3 BC), the coin belongs to a turbulent chapter when Seleucid rulers relied on trusted monetary types and heavy silver issues to project continuity, legitimacy, and control. Seleucia Pieria was more than a mint—it was the empire’s naval and commercial lifeline, where trade, troops, and politics converged.
With a full 5/5 strike, the designs are bold and confident, reflecting the technical excellence of the mint even in an era of political strain. The AU grade preserves strong detail and presence, while the noted brushing and surface marks speak honestly to the coin’s long circulation and ancient handling—evidence of real use rather than later perfection.
Region: Syria
Mint: Seleucia Pieria
Date: c. 106/5–88/7 BC
Specific Date: Year 26 (84/3 BC)
Denomination: AR Tetradrachm
Grade: AU
Notes: Brushed; scratches present
This is imperial silver from a capital under pressure—a coin that moved through the hands of merchants, officials, and soldiers at the crossroads of East and West as the Hellenistic age approached its end.
A compelling acquisition for collectors of Seleucid coinage, dated ancient silver, or historically charged tetradrachms where exceptional strike quality meets authentic ancient character.
Struck at Seleucia Pieria, the great Mediterranean gateway of the Seleucid realm, this AR tetradrachm is a commanding piece of late Hellenistic silver minted as the dynasty fought to maintain authority in a rapidly changing world.
Dated Year 26 (84/3 BC), the coin belongs to a turbulent chapter when Seleucid rulers relied on trusted monetary types and heavy silver issues to project continuity, legitimacy, and control. Seleucia Pieria was more than a mint—it was the empire’s naval and commercial lifeline, where trade, troops, and politics converged.
With a full 5/5 strike, the designs are bold and confident, reflecting the technical excellence of the mint even in an era of political strain. The AU grade preserves strong detail and presence, while the noted brushing and surface marks speak honestly to the coin’s long circulation and ancient handling—evidence of real use rather than later perfection.
Region: Syria
Mint: Seleucia Pieria
Date: c. 106/5–88/7 BC
Specific Date: Year 26 (84/3 BC)
Denomination: AR Tetradrachm
Grade: AU
Notes: Brushed; scratches present
This is imperial silver from a capital under pressure—a coin that moved through the hands of merchants, officials, and soldiers at the crossroads of East and West as the Hellenistic age approached its end.
A compelling acquisition for collectors of Seleucid coinage, dated ancient silver, or historically charged tetradrachms where exceptional strike quality meets authentic ancient character.
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