Seleucus I Stater, Artemis reverse
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 257 · 290 BC-281 BC · Uncertain 19 Sco
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
Laureate head of Apollo right, with wavy locks
Reverse
BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ
Artemis in elephant biga right
About This Type
This HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 257 is a stater of Seleucus I (290 BC-281 BC), struck at the Uncertain 19 Sco mint. The reverse depicts Artemis in elephant biga right. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 8.57g, 18mm diameter.
About the Stater
The stater was a principal denomination in Greek coinage, struck in gold, electrum, or silver depending on the issuing authority. Gold staters typically weigh 8–8.5 grams on the Attic standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 257?
- HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 257 is a Silver Stater of Seleucus I (290 BC-281 BC) struck at the Uncertain 19 Sco mint cataloged under Houghton no. Seleucid Coins (part 1) 257.
- How do you identify HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 257?
- The obverse depicts Laureate head of Apollo right, with wavy locks. The reverse depicts Artemis in elephant biga right with the inscription BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 257?
- HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 257 was struck in Silver, standard weight 8.57g, diameter 18mm, die axis 8 h, struck.
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