Antiochus III Tetradrachm, Apollo reverse
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 1063 · 223 BC-211 BC · Del Sco
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett Winterthur
Obverse
Diademed head of Antiochus III right (Type Aii)
Reverse
BACΙΛΕY ANTIXOY
Apollo seated left on omphalos, testing arrow and resting left hand on grounded bow
About This Type
This HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 1063 is a tetradrachm of Antiochus III (223 BC-211 BC), struck at the Del Sco mint. The reverse depicts Apollo seated left on omphalos, testing arrow and resting left hand on grounded bow. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 16.91g, 32mm diameter.
About the Tetradrachm
The tetradrachm was the principal large silver coin of the Greek world, equivalent to four drachms. Weights vary by standard, Attic tetradrachms weigh approximately 17 grams, while other standards differ. The denomination was struck from the sixth century BC through the Roman provincial period.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 1063?
- HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 1063 is a Silver Tetradrachm of Antiochus III (223 BC-211 BC) struck at the Del Sco mint cataloged under Houghton no. Seleucid Coins (part 1) 1063.
- How do you identify HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 1063?
- The obverse depicts Diademed head of Antiochus III right (Type Aii). The reverse depicts Apollo seated left on omphalos, testing arrow and resting left hand on grounded bow with the inscription BACΙΛΕY ANTIXOY. Portrait type: diademed.
- What are the physical specifications of HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 1063?
- HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 1063 was struck in Silver, standard weight 16.91g, diameter 32mm, die axis 11 h, struck.
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