Bronze
Denomination D Sco
Seleucus I Denomination D Sco, Bull reverse
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 224 · 286 BC-281 BC · Ecbatana
Obverse
Reverse
Archäologisches Museum der Universität Münster
Catalog Reference
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 224
Ruler
Seleucus I
Denomination
Denomination D Sco
Date
286 BC-281 BC
Mint
Ecbatana
Metal
Bronze
Weight
2.06g
Diameter
14mm
Die Axis
5 h
Manufacturing
struck
Obverse
Winged head of Medusa right
Reverse
BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ
Bull butting right
About This Type
This HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 224 is a denomination d sco of Seleucus I (286 BC-281 BC), struck at the Ecbatana mint. The reverse depicts Bull butting right. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.06g, 14mm 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) 224?
- HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 224 is a Bronze Denomination D Sco of Seleucus I (286 BC-281 BC) struck at the Ecbatana mint cataloged under Houghton no. Seleucid Coins (part 1) 224.
- How do you identify HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 224?
- The obverse depicts Winged head of Medusa right. The reverse depicts Bull butting right with the inscription BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ.
- What are the physical specifications of HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 224?
- HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 224 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.06g, diameter 14mm, die axis 5 h, struck.
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