How do you identify HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1456?

The obverse depicts Radiate, diademed head of Antiochus IV right with the inscription BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXΟΥ. The reverse depicts Europa seated left on bull, her veil billowing behind with the inscription ΣIΔΩNIΩN𐤌‬𐤍𐤃𐤑𐤋. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1456?

HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1456 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.75g, diameter 18mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Antiochus IV Denomination D Sco (HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins 1456)

Obverse

Reverse

Archäologisches Museum der Universität Münster

Catalog Reference

HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1456

Ruler

Antiochus IV

Denomination

Denomination D Sco

Date

168 BC-164 BC

Mint

Sidon

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.75g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXΟΥ

Radiate, diademed head of Antiochus IV right

Reverse

ΣIΔΩNIΩN𐤌‬𐤍𐤃𐤑𐤋

Europa seated left on bull, her veil billowing behind

About This Type

This HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1456 is a denomination d sco of Antiochus IV (168 BC-164 BC), struck at the Sidon mint. The reverse depicts Europa seated left on bull, her veil billowing behind. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.75g, 18mm diameter.

About the Sidon Mint

Sidon (in modern Lebanon) was an ancient Phoenician mint that produced coinage from the fifth century BC through the Roman provincial period. Its double-shekels and tetradrachms are important for Phoenician numismatics.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1456?: HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1456 is a Bronze Denomination D Sco of Antiochus IV (168 BC-164 BC) struck at the Sidon mint cataloged under Houghton no. Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1456.
How do you identify HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1456?: The obverse depicts Radiate, diademed head of Antiochus IV right with the inscription BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXΟΥ. The reverse depicts Europa seated left on bull, her veil billowing behind with the inscription ΣIΔΩNIΩN𐤌‬𐤍𐤃𐤑𐤋. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1456?: HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1456 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.75g, diameter 18mm, die axis 1 h, struck.