Antiochus I Tetradrachm, Apollo reverse
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 323.2 · 278 BC-274 BC · Sardes
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
Diademed, horned head of Seleucus I right
Reverse
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ
Apollo, nude, seated left on omphalos, holding bow
About This Type
This HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 323.2 is a tetradrachm of Antiochus I (278 BC-274 BC), struck at the Sardes mint. The reverse depicts Apollo, nude, seated left on omphalos, holding bow. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 16.54g.
About the Tetradrachm
The tetradrachm was the principal large silver coin of the Greek world, equivalent to four drachms. Weights vary by standard, Attic tetradrachms weigh approximately 17 grams, while other standards differ. The denomination was struck from the sixth century BC through the Roman provincial period.
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) 323.2?
- HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 323.2 is a Silver Tetradrachm of Antiochus I (278 BC-274 BC) struck at the Sardes mint cataloged under Houghton no. Seleucid Coins (part 1) 323.2.
- How do you identify HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 323.2?
- The obverse depicts Diademed, horned head of Seleucus I right. The reverse depicts Apollo, nude, seated left on omphalos, holding bow with the inscription ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ. Portrait type: diademed.
- What are the physical specifications of HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 323.2?
- HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 323.2 was struck in Silver, standard weight 16.54g, die axis 1 h, struck.
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