HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 314c Antiochus I obverse, Facing bust of Athena in triple-crested helmet Obverse
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 314c Antiochus I reverse, Nike advancing left, holding wreath and palm branch Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 314c
Ruler
Antiochus I
Denomination
Denomination B Sco
Date
281 BC-261 BC
Mint
Sardes
Metal
Bronze
Weight
4.75g
Diameter
20mm
Die Axis
12 h
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

Facing bust of Athena in triple-crested helmet

Reverse

BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY

Nike advancing left, holding wreath and palm branch

About This Type

This HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 314c is a denomination b sco of Antiochus I (281 BC-261 BC), struck at the Sardes mint. The reverse depicts Nike advancing left, holding wreath and palm branch. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 4.75g, 20mm diameter.

About the Sardes Mint

Sardes (modern Sart, Turkey) was an ancient Lydian mint, traditionally credited as the place where coinage was invented. It continued as a Roman provincial and imperial mint.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 314c?
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 314c is a Bronze Denomination B Sco of Antiochus I (281 BC-261 BC) struck at the Sardes mint cataloged under Houghton no. Seleucid Coins (part 1) 314c.
How do you identify HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 314c?
The obverse depicts Facing bust of Athena in triple-crested helmet. The reverse depicts Nike advancing left, holding wreath and palm branch with the inscription BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY.
What are the physical specifications of HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 314c?
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 314c was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.75g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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