Demetrius I Soter Denomination C Sco, Elephant reverse
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 1646 · 162 BC-150 BC · Antiocheia Syria
Obverse
Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
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.
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.
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