HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1415 Antiochus IV obverse, Radiate, diademed head of Antiochus IV right Obverse
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1415 Antiochus IV reverse, Eagle standing right on thunderbolt Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1415
Ruler
Antiochus IV
Denomination
Denomination B Sco
Date
169 BC-168 BC
Mint
Antiocheia Syria
Metal
Bronze
Weight
9.95g
Diameter
20mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

Radiate, diademed head of Antiochus IV right

Reverse

BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXΟΥ ΘEOY EΠIΦANOYΣ

Eagle standing right on thunderbolt

About This Type

This HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1415 is a denomination b sco of Antiochus IV (169 BC-168 BC), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Eagle standing right on thunderbolt. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 9.95g, 20mm 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) 1415?
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1415 is a Bronze Denomination B Sco of Antiochus IV (169 BC-168 BC) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under Houghton no. Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1415.
How do you identify HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1415?
The obverse depicts Radiate, diademed head of Antiochus IV right. The reverse depicts Eagle standing right on thunderbolt with the inscription BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXΟΥ ΘEOY EΠIΦANOYΣ. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1415?
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1415 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.95g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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