How do you identify HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1646?

The obverse depicts Kopf eines Pferds mit Zügeln nach l.. The reverse depicts Elephant head right with the inscription BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔHMHTPIOY.

What are the physical specifications of HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1646?

HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1646 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.2g, diameter 17mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Demetrius I Soter Denomination C Sco

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1646

Ruler

Demetrius I Soter

Denomination

Denomination C Sco

Date

162 BC-150 BC

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Bronze

Weight

4.2g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

1 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

Kopf eines Pferds mit Zügeln nach l.

Reverse

BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔHMHTPIOY

Elephant head right

About This Type

This HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1646 is a denomination c sco of Demetrius I Soter (162 BC-150 BC), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Elephant head right. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 4.2g, 17mm diameter.

About the Antiocheia Syria Mint

Antiocheia (modern Antakya, Turkey) was one of the major eastern mints, operating from the Seleucid period through the late Roman Empire. It produced large volumes of silver and bronze coinage for the eastern provinces.

All Demetrius I Soter coins Antiocheia Syria mint All Denomination C Sco coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1646?: HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1646 is a Bronze Denomination C Sco of Demetrius I Soter (162 BC-150 BC) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under Houghton no. Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1646.
How do you identify HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1646?: The obverse depicts Kopf eines Pferds mit Zügeln nach l.. The reverse depicts Elephant head right with the inscription BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔHMHTPIOY.
What are the physical specifications of HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1646?: HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1646 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.2g, diameter 17mm, die axis 1 h, struck.