Seleucus I Drachma, Nike reverse

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 174.5?

HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 174.5 is a Silver Drachma of Seleucus I (301 BC-295 BC) struck at the Susa mint cataloged under Houghton no. Seleucid Coins (part 1) 174.5.

How do you identify HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 174.5?

The obverse depicts Head of hero right (assimilating Seleucus, Alexander, and Dionysus), wearing helmet covered with panther skin and adorned with bull's ear and horns. The reverse depicts Nike standing right, crowning trophy with the inscription ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ.

What are the physical specifications of HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 174.5?

HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 174.5 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.96g, diameter 17mm, die axis 10 h, struck.