HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 24.1 Seleucus I obverse, Winged head of Medusa right Obverse
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 24.1 Seleucus I reverse, Bull butting right Reverse

Archäologisches Museum der Universität Münster

Catalog Reference
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 24.1
Ruler
Seleucus I
Denomination
Denomination B Sco
Date
300 BC-281 BC
Mint
Antiocheia Syria
Metal
Bronze
Weight
6.99g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
12 h
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

Winged head of Medusa right

Reverse

BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ

Bull butting right

About This Type

This HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 24.1 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 6.99g, 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) 24.1?
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 24.1 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) 24.1.
How do you identify HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 24.1?
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) 24.1?
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 24.1 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.99g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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