HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1509 Antiochus IV obverse, Radiate, diademed head of Antiochus IV right Obverse
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1509 Antiochus IV reverse, Goddess with polos seated on high-backed throne left, holding ... Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1509
Ruler
Antiochus IV
Denomination
Dichalkon
Date
173 BC-164 BC
Mint
Seleuceia Ad Tigrim
Metal
Bronze
Weight
7.41g
Diameter
20mm
Die Axis
11 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

Radiate, diademed head of Antiochus IV right

Reverse

BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXΟΥ

Goddess with polos seated on high-backed throne left, holding Nike and sometimes scepter, bird standing left at feet

About This Type

This HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1509 is a dichalkon of Antiochus IV (173 BC-164 BC), struck at the Seleuceia Ad Tigrim mint. The reverse depicts Goddess with polos seated on high-backed throne left, holding Nike and sometimes scepter, bird standing left at feet. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 7.41g, 20mm diameter.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1509?
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1509 is a Bronze Dichalkon of Antiochus IV (173 BC-164 BC) struck at the Seleuceia Ad Tigrim mint cataloged under Houghton no. Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1509.
How do you identify HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1509?
The obverse depicts Radiate, diademed head of Antiochus IV right. The reverse depicts Goddess with polos seated on high-backed throne left, holding Nike and sometimes scepter, bird standing left at feet with the inscription BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXΟΥ. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1509?
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1509 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 7.41g, diameter 20mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

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