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.

Seleucus I Drachma (HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins 131.5a)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 131.5a

Ruler

Seleucus I

Denomination

Drachma

Date

295 BC-280 BC

Mint

Seleuceia Ad Tigrim II Sco

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.24g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

10 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

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.

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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.