Antiochus IV Denomination B Sco, Zeus reverse
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1416 · 169 BC-168 BC · Antiocheia Syria
Obverse
Reverse
Archäologisches Museum der Universität Münster
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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