Antiochus IV Denomination C Sco, Elephant reverse
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1407 · 175 BC-172 BC · Antiocheia Syria
Obverse
Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
Obverse
Veiled, diademed bust of Laodice IV right
Reverse
BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXΟΥ
Elephant head left
About This Type
This HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1407 is a denomination c sco of Antiochus IV (175 BC-172 BC), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Elephant head left. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.5g, 13mm diameter.
About the Antiocheia Syria Mint
Antiocheia (modern Antakya, Turkey) was one of the major eastern mints, operating from the Seleucid period through the late Roman Empire. It produced large volumes of silver and bronze coinage for the eastern provinces.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1407?
- HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1407 is a Bronze Denomination C Sco of Antiochus IV (175 BC-172 BC) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under Houghton no. Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1407.
- How do you identify HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1407?
- The obverse depicts Veiled, diademed bust of Laodice IV right. The reverse depicts Elephant head left with the inscription BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXΟΥ. Portrait type: diademed.
- What are the physical specifications of HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1407?
- HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1407 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.5g, diameter 13mm, die axis 11 h, struck.
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