Antiochus III Denomination C Sco, Nike reverse
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 1240 · 220 BC-211 BC · Ecbatana
Obverse
Reverse
Archäologisches Museum der Universität Münster
Obverse
Diademed head of Antiochus III right (Type Ai)
Reverse
BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY
Nike advancing left, holding wreath and palm branch
About This Type
This HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 1240 is a denomination c sco of Antiochus III (220 BC-211 BC), struck at the Ecbatana mint. The reverse depicts Nike advancing left, holding wreath and palm branch. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 7.28g, 21mm diameter.
About the Ecbatana Mint
Ecbatana (modern Hamadan, Iran) was a major mint of the Seleucid empire and later the Parthian kingdom. It produced coinage from the conquests of Alexander through the Hellenistic period.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 1240?
- HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 1240 is a Bronze Denomination C Sco of Antiochus III (220 BC-211 BC) struck at the Ecbatana mint cataloged under Houghton no. Seleucid Coins (part 1) 1240.
- How do you identify HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 1240?
- The obverse depicts Diademed head of Antiochus III right (Type Ai). The reverse depicts Nike advancing left, holding wreath and palm branch with the inscription BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY. Portrait type: diademed.
- What are the physical specifications of HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 1240?
- HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 1240 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 7.28g, diameter 21mm, die axis 4 h, struck.
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