HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 339.4 Antiochus I obverse, Macedonian shield with anchor in central tondo Obverse
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 339.4 Antiochus I reverse, Horned elephant standing right Reverse

Philipps-Universität Marburg

Catalog Reference
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 339.4
Ruler
Antiochus I
Denomination
Denomination B Sco
Date
278 BC-268 BC
Mint
Antiocheia Syria
Metal
Bronze
Weight
6.98g
Diameter
20mm
Die Axis
3 h
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

Macedonian shield with anchor in central tondo

Reverse

BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY

Horned elephant standing right

About This Type

This HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 339.4 is a denomination b sco of Antiochus I (278 BC-268 BC), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Horned elephant standing right. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 6.98g, 20mm diameter.

About the Antiocheia Syria Mint

Antiocheia (modern Antakya, Turkey) was one of the major eastern mints, operating from the Seleucid period through the late Roman Empire. It produced large volumes of silver and bronze coinage for the eastern provinces.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 339.4?
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 339.4 is a Bronze Denomination B Sco of Antiochus I (278 BC-268 BC) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under Houghton no. Seleucid Coins (part 1) 339.4.
How do you identify HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 339.4?
The obverse depicts Macedonian shield with anchor in central tondo. The reverse depicts Horned elephant standing right with the inscription BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY.
What are the physical specifications of HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 339.4?
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 339.4 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.98g, diameter 20mm, die axis 3 h, struck.

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