Antiochus IV Tetradrachm, Zeus reverse
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1476.1a · 167 BC-164 BC · Ace Ptolemais
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
Diademed head of Antiochus IV right, diadem ends adorned with stars
Reverse
BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXΟΥ ΘEOY EΠIΦANOYΣ NIKHΦOPOY
Zeus seated on high-backed throne left, holding Nike on outstretched right hand and sceptre in left
About This Type
This HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1476.1a is a tetradrachm of Antiochus IV (167 BC-164 BC), struck at the Ace Ptolemais mint. The reverse depicts Zeus seated on high-backed throne left, holding Nike on outstretched right hand and sceptre in left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 17.12g.
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) 1476.1a?
- HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1476.1a is a Silver Tetradrachm of Antiochus IV (167 BC-164 BC) struck at the Ace Ptolemais mint cataloged under Houghton no. Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1476.1a.
- How do you identify HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1476.1a?
- The obverse depicts Diademed head of Antiochus IV right, diadem ends adorned with stars. The reverse depicts Zeus seated on high-backed throne left, holding Nike on outstretched right hand and sceptre in left with the inscription BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXΟΥ ΘEOY EΠIΦANOYΣ NIKHΦOPOY. Portrait type: diademed.
- What are the physical specifications of HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1476.1a?
- HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1476.1a was struck in Silver, standard weight 17.12g, die axis 12 h, struck.
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