Seleucus I Tetradrachm, Zeus reverse
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 87.1 · 300 BC-293 BC · Babylon I Sco
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
Beardless head of Heracles right wearing lion skin headdress
Reverse
ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ
Zeus seated on high-backed throne left, holding eagle on outstretched right hand and sceptre in left
About This Type
This HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 87.1 is a tetradrachm of Seleucus I (300 BC-293 BC), struck at the Babylon I Sco mint. The reverse depicts Zeus seated on high-backed throne left, holding eagle on outstretched right hand and sceptre in left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 17.03g, 28mm 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) 87.1?
- HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 87.1 is a Silver Tetradrachm of Seleucus I (300 BC-293 BC) struck at the Babylon I Sco mint cataloged under Houghton no. Seleucid Coins (part 1) 87.1.
- How do you identify HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 87.1?
- The obverse depicts Beardless head of Heracles right wearing lion skin headdress. The reverse depicts Zeus seated on high-backed throne left, holding eagle on outstretched right hand and sceptre in left with the inscription ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ.
- What are the physical specifications of HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 87.1?
- HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 87.1 was struck in Silver, standard weight 17.03g, diameter 28mm, die axis 11 h, struck.
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