HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 2062.2d Antiochus VII obverse, Diademed head of Antiochus VII right Obverse
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 2062.2d Antiochus VII reverse, Nike advancing left, holding wreath Reverse

Archäologisches Museum der Universität Münster

Catalog Reference
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 2062.2d
Ruler
Antiochus VII
Denomination
Drachma
Date
138 BC-129 BC
Mint
Antiocheia Syria
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.92g
Diameter
15mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
diademed
Manufacturing
struck

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) 2062.2d 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 3.92g, 15mm 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) 2062.2d?
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 2062.2d 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) 2062.2d.
How do you identify HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 2062.2d?
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) 2062.2d?
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 2062.2d was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.92g, diameter 15mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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