Seleucus I Tetradrachm, Zeus reverse
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 94.6b · 311 BC-305 BC · Babylon II Sco
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
Beardless head of Heracles right wearing lion skin headdress
Reverse
ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
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) 94.6b is a tetradrachm of Seleucus I (311 BC-305 BC), struck at the Babylon II 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 17.2g, 27mm 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) 94.6b?
- HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 94.6b is a Silver Tetradrachm of Seleucus I (311 BC-305 BC) struck at the Babylon II Sco mint cataloged under Houghton no. Seleucid Coins (part 1) 94.6b.
- How do you identify HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 94.6b?
- 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 ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ.
- What are the physical specifications of HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 94.6b?
- HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 94.6b was struck in Silver, standard weight 17.2g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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