Seleucus I Stater, Nike reverse
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 81.5 · 311 BC-300 BC · Babylon I Sco
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
Head of Athena right in crested Corinthian helmet
Reverse
ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ
Nike standing left holding wreath in outstretched right hand, and mast (stylis) in her left hand
About This Type
This HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 81.5 is a stater of Seleucus I (311 BC-300 BC), struck at the Babylon I Sco mint. The reverse depicts Nike standing left holding wreath in outstretched right hand, and mast (stylis) in her left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 8.42g, 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) 81.5?
- HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 81.5 is a Gold Stater of Seleucus I (311 BC-300 BC) struck at the Babylon I Sco mint cataloged under Houghton no. Seleucid Coins (part 1) 81.5.
- How do you identify HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 81.5?
- The obverse depicts Head of Athena right in crested Corinthian helmet. The reverse depicts Nike standing left holding wreath in outstretched right hand, and mast (stylis) in her left hand with the inscription ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ.
- What are the physical specifications of HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 81.5?
- HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 81.5 was struck in Gold, standard weight 8.42g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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