Antiochus I Stater, Horned reverse
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 427a · 281 BC-261 BC · Bactra
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
Diademed head of Antiochus I right, rejuvenated and idealized
Reverse
BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOΥ
Horned and bridled horse head right, with braided, hornlike forelock
About This Type
This HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 427a is a stater of Antiochus I (281 BC-261 BC), struck at the Bactra mint. The reverse depicts Horned and bridled horse head right, with braided, hornlike forelock. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 8.5g, 18mm diameter.
About the Stater
The stater was a principal denomination in Greek coinage, struck in gold, electrum, or silver depending on the issuing authority. Gold staters typically weigh 8–8.5 grams on the Attic standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 427a?
- HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 427a is a Gold Stater of Antiochus I (281 BC-261 BC) struck at the Bactra mint cataloged under Houghton no. Seleucid Coins (part 1) 427a.
- How do you identify HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 427a?
- The obverse depicts Diademed head of Antiochus I right, rejuvenated and idealized. The reverse depicts Horned and bridled horse head right, with braided, hornlike forelock with the inscription BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOΥ. Portrait type: diademed.
- What are the physical specifications of HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 427a?
- HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 427a was struck in Gold, standard weight 8.5g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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