Seleucus I Denomination B Sco, Bull reverse
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 24 · 300 BC-281 BC · Antiocheia Syria
Obverse
Reverse
Archäologisches Museum der Universität Münster
Obverse
Winged head of Medusa right
Reverse
BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ
Bull butting right
About This Type
This HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 24 is a denomination b sco of Seleucus I (300 BC-281 BC), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Bull butting right. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 5.8g, 19mm diameter.
About the Antiocheia Syria Mint
Antiocheia (modern Antakya, Turkey) was one of the major eastern mints, operating from the Seleucid period through the late Roman Empire. It produced large volumes of silver and bronze coinage for the eastern provinces.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 24?
- HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 24 is a Bronze Denomination B Sco of Seleucus I (300 BC-281 BC) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under Houghton no. Seleucid Coins (part 1) 24.
- How do you identify HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 24?
- 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) 24?
- HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 24 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.8g, diameter 19mm, die axis 1 h, struck.
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