Antiochus VII Drachma, Nike reverse
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 2062.2 · 138 BC-129 BC · Antiocheia Syria
Obverse
Reverse
Archäologisches Museum der Universität Münster
Obverse
Diademed head of Antiochus VII right
Reverse
BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY EYEPΓETOY
Nike advancing left, holding wreath
About This Type
This HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 2062.2 is a drachma of Antiochus VII (138 BC-129 BC), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Nike advancing left, holding wreath. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.44g, 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) 2062.2?
- HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 2062.2 is a Silver Drachma of Antiochus VII (138 BC-129 BC) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under Houghton no. Seleucid Coins (part 2) 2062.2.
- How do you identify HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 2062.2?
- The obverse depicts Diademed head of Antiochus VII right. The reverse depicts Nike advancing left, holding wreath with the inscription BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY EYEPΓETOY. Portrait type: diademed.
- What are the physical specifications of HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 2062.2?
- HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 2062.2 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.44g, diameter 17mm, die axis 2 h, struck.
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