Antiochus IV Tetradrachm, Apollo reverse
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1473a · 170 BC-168 BC · Ace Ptolemais
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
Diademed head of Antiochus IV right
Reverse
BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXΟΥ
Apollo seated left on omphalos, testing arrow and resting left hand on grounded bow
About This Type
This HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1473a is a tetradrachm of Antiochus IV (170 BC-168 BC), struck at the Ace Ptolemais mint. The reverse depicts Apollo seated left on omphalos, testing arrow and resting left hand on grounded bow. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 17.06g, 32mm diameter.
About the Tetradrachm
The tetradrachm was the principal large silver coin of the Greek world, equivalent to four drachms. Weights vary by standard, Attic tetradrachms weigh approximately 17 grams, while other standards differ. The denomination was struck from the sixth century BC through the Roman provincial period.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1473a?
- HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1473a is a Silver Tetradrachm of Antiochus IV (170 BC-168 BC) struck at the Ace Ptolemais mint cataloged under Houghton no. Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1473a.
- How do you identify HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1473a?
- The obverse depicts Diademed head of Antiochus IV right. The reverse depicts Apollo seated left on omphalos, testing arrow and resting left hand on grounded bow with the inscription BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXΟΥ. Portrait type: diademed.
- What are the physical specifications of HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1473a?
- HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1473a was struck in Silver, standard weight 17.06g, diameter 32mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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