What is HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 315a?

HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 315a is a Bronze B8 of Antiochus I (280 BC-261 BC) struck at the Sardes mint cataloged under Houghton no. Seleucid Coins (part 1) 315a.

How do you identify HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 315a?

The obverse depicts Facing bust of Athena in triple-crested helmet. The reverse depicts Nike standing left, holding wreath and palm branch with the inscription BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY.

What are the physical specifications of HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 315a?

HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 315a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.49g, diameter 14mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Antiochus I B8, Nike (HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins 315a)

Obverse

Reverse

Archäologisches Museum der Universität Münster

Catalog Reference

HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 315a

Ruler

Antiochus I

Denomination

Date

280 BC-261 BC

Mint

Sardes

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.49g

Diameter

14mm

Die Axis

12 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

Facing bust of Athena in triple-crested helmet

Reverse

BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY

Nike standing left, holding wreath and palm branch

About This Type

This HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 315a is a b8 of Antiochus I (280 BC-261 BC), struck at the Sardes mint. The reverse depicts Nike standing left, holding wreath and palm branch. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.49g, 14mm 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.

All Antiochus I coins Sardes mint All B8 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 315a?: HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 315a is a Bronze B8 of Antiochus I (280 BC-261 BC) struck at the Sardes mint cataloged under Houghton no. Seleucid Coins (part 1) 315a.
How do you identify HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 315a?: The obverse depicts Facing bust of Athena in triple-crested helmet. The reverse depicts Nike standing left, holding wreath and palm branch with the inscription BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY.
What are the physical specifications of HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 315a?: HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 315a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.49g, diameter 14mm, die axis 12 h, struck.