Silver
Drachma
Seleucus I Drachma, Anchor reverse
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 256 · 290 BC-281 BC · Uncertain 18 Sco
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett Winterthur
Catalog Reference
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 256
Ruler
Seleucus I
Denomination
Drachma
Date
290 BC-281 BC
Mint
Uncertain 18 Sco
Metal
Silver
Weight
4.11g
Diameter
16mm
Die Axis
2 h
Manufacturing
struck
Obverse
Horned, bridled horse head right
Reverse
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ
Anchor, flukes upward
About This Type
This HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 256 is a drachma of Seleucus I (290 BC-281 BC), struck at the Uncertain 18 Sco mint. The reverse depicts Anchor, flukes upward. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.11g, 16mm diameter.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 256?
- HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 256 is a Silver Drachma of Seleucus I (290 BC-281 BC) struck at the Uncertain 18 Sco mint cataloged under Houghton no. Seleucid Coins (part 1) 256.
- How do you identify HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 256?
- The obverse depicts Horned, bridled horse head right. The reverse depicts Anchor, flukes upward with the inscription ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ.
- What are the physical specifications of HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 256?
- HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 256 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.11g, diameter 16mm, die axis 2 h, struck.
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