Antiochus I Tetradrachm, Apollo reverse
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 378.3 · 280 BC-261 BC · Seleuceia Ad Tigrim
Obverse
Reverse
Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Archäologie
Obverse
Diademed head of Antiochus I right, rejuvenated and idealized
Reverse
BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY
Apollo seated left on omphalos, testing two arrows and resting left hand on grounded bow
About This Type
This HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 378.3 is a tetradrachm of Antiochus I (280 BC-261 BC), struck at the Seleuceia Ad Tigrim mint. The reverse depicts Apollo seated left on omphalos, testing two arrows and resting left hand on grounded bow. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 17.12g, 29mm diameter.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 378.3?
- HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 378.3 is a Silver Tetradrachm of Antiochus I (280 BC-261 BC) struck at the Seleuceia Ad Tigrim mint cataloged under Houghton no. Seleucid Coins (part 1) 378.3.
- How do you identify HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 378.3?
- The obverse depicts Diademed head of Antiochus I right, rejuvenated and idealized. The reverse depicts Apollo seated left on omphalos, testing two arrows and resting left hand on grounded bow with the inscription BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY. Portrait type: diademed.
- What are the physical specifications of HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 378.3?
- HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 378.3 was struck in Silver, standard weight 17.12g, diameter 29mm, die axis 1 h, struck.
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