How do you identify HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 977?

The obverse depicts Laureate head of Apollo right, hair in krobylos behind. The reverse depicts Elephant standing left with the inscription BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 977?

HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 977 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.5g, diameter 14mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Antiochus III Denomination C Sco (HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins 977)

Obverse

Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference

HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 977

Ruler

Antiochus III

Denomination

Denomination C Sco

Date

211 BC-208 BC

Mint

Sardes

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.5g

Diameter

14mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

Laureate head of Apollo right, hair in krobylos behind

Reverse

BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY

Elephant standing left

About This Type

This HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 977 is a denomination c sco of Antiochus III (211 BC-208 BC), struck at the Sardes mint. The reverse depicts Elephant standing left. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.5g, 14mm diameter.

About the Sardes Mint

Sardes (modern Sart, Turkey) was an ancient Lydian mint, traditionally credited as the place where coinage was invented. It continued as a Roman provincial and imperial mint.

All Antiochus III coins Sardes mint All Denomination C Sco coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 977?: HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 977 is a Bronze Denomination C Sco of Antiochus III (211 BC-208 BC) struck at the Sardes mint cataloged under Houghton no. Seleucid Coins (part 1) 977.
How do you identify HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 977?: The obverse depicts Laureate head of Apollo right, hair in krobylos behind. The reverse depicts Elephant standing left with the inscription BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 977?: HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 1) 977 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.5g, diameter 14mm, die axis 12 h, struck.