Antiochus IV Tetrachalkon, Zeus reverse
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1502 · 168 BC-164 BC · Nisibis
Obverse
Reverse
Archäologisches Museum der Universität Münster
Obverse
Radiate, diademed head of Antiochus IV right
Reverse
ANTIOXEΩN TΩN EN MYΓΔONIAI
Zeus seated on high-backed throne left, holding eagle on outstretched right hand and sceptre in left
About This Type
This HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1502 is a tetrachalkon of Antiochus IV (168 BC-164 BC), struck at the Nisibis mint. The reverse depicts Zeus seated on high-backed throne left, holding eagle on outstretched right hand and sceptre in left. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 6.31g, 20mm diameter.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1502?
- HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1502 is a Bronze Tetrachalkon of Antiochus IV (168 BC-164 BC) struck at the Nisibis mint cataloged under Houghton no. Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1502.
- How do you identify HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1502?
- The obverse depicts Radiate, diademed head of Antiochus IV right. The reverse depicts Zeus seated on high-backed throne left, holding eagle on outstretched right hand and sceptre in left with the inscription ANTIOXEΩN TΩN EN MYΓΔONIAI. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1502?
- HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1502 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.31g, diameter 20mm, die axis 11 h, struck.
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