HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1416 Antiochus IV obverse, Radiate, diademed head of Antiochus IV right Obverse
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1416 Antiochus IV reverse, Zeus standing right, head left, holding wreath Reverse

Archäologisches Museum der Universität Münster

Catalog Reference
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1416
Ruler
Antiochus IV
Denomination
Denomination B Sco
Date
169 BC-168 BC
Mint
Antiocheia Syria
Metal
Bronze
Weight
8.42g
Diameter
22mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

Radiate, diademed head of Antiochus IV right

Reverse

ANTIOXEΩN TΩN ΠPOΣ ΔAΦNHI

Zeus standing right, head left, holding wreath

About This Type

This HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1416 is a denomination b sco of Antiochus IV (169 BC-168 BC), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Zeus standing right, head left, holding wreath. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 8.42g, 22mm 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) 1416?
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1416 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) 1416.
How do you identify HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1416?
The obverse depicts Radiate, diademed head of Antiochus IV right. The reverse depicts Zeus standing right, head left, holding wreath with the inscription ANTIOXEΩN TΩN ΠPOΣ ΔAΦNHI. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1416?
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1416 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.42g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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