Seleucus I Drachma, Athena reverse
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 131.5a · 295 BC-280 BC · Seleuceia Ad Tigrim II Sco
Obverse
Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
Obverse
Laureate head of Zeus right
Reverse
BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ
Athena in elephant quadriga right, brandishing spear and shield
About This Type
This HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 131.5a is a drachma of Seleucus I (295 BC-280 BC), struck at the Seleuceia Ad Tigrim II Sco mint. The reverse depicts Athena in elephant quadriga right, brandishing spear and shield. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.24g, 20mm diameter.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 131.5a?
- HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 131.5a is a Silver Drachma of Seleucus I (295 BC-280 BC) struck at the Seleuceia Ad Tigrim II Sco mint cataloged under Houghton no. Seleucid Coins (part 1) 131.5a.
- How do you identify HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 131.5a?
- The obverse depicts Laureate head of Zeus right. The reverse depicts Athena in elephant quadriga right, brandishing spear and shield with the inscription BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 131.5a?
- HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 131.5a was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.24g, diameter 20mm, die axis 10 h, struck.
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