Seleucus I Obol, Zeus reverse
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 171 · 311 BC-281 BC · Susa
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
Beardless head of Heracles right wearing lion skin headdress
Reverse
ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ
Zeus seated on high-backed throne left, holding Nike on outstretched right hand and sceptre in left
About This Type
This HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 171 is an obol of Seleucus I (311 BC-281 BC), struck at the Susa mint. The reverse depicts Zeus seated on high-backed throne left, holding Nike on outstretched right hand and sceptre in left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 0.61g, 9mm diameter.
About the Obol
The obol was the smallest standard silver denomination in Greek coinage, worth one sixth of a drachm. Typically weighing under 1 gram, obols are tiny coins that require careful handling and storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 171?
- HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 171 is a Silver Obol of Seleucus I (311 BC-281 BC) struck at the Susa mint cataloged under Houghton no. Seleucid Coins (part 1) 171.
- How do you identify HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 171?
- The obverse depicts Beardless head of Heracles right wearing lion skin headdress. The reverse depicts Zeus seated on high-backed throne left, holding Nike on outstretched right hand and sceptre in left with the inscription ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ.
- What are the physical specifications of HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 171?
- HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 171 was struck in Silver, standard weight 0.61g, diameter 9mm, die axis 11 h, struck.
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