HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 2067.3a Antiochus VII obverse, Winged bust of Eros right Obverse
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 2067.3a Antiochus VII reverse, Isis headdress resting on two grain ears with stems crosse... Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 2067.3a
Ruler
Antiochus VII
Denomination
Denomination B Sco
Date
138 BC-137 BC
Mint
Antiocheia Syria
Metal
Bronze
Weight
7.02g
Diameter
20mm
Die Axis
12 h
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

Winged bust of Eros right

Reverse

BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY EYEPΓETOY

Isis headdress resting on two grain ears with stems crossed above inverted crescent

About This Type

This HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 2067.3a is a denomination b sco of Antiochus VII (138 BC-137 BC), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Isis headdress resting on two grain ears with stems crossed above inverted crescent. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 7.02g, 20mm 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) 2067.3a?
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 2067.3a is a Bronze Denomination B Sco of Antiochus VII (138 BC-137 BC) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under Houghton no. Seleucid Coins (part 2) 2067.3a.
How do you identify HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 2067.3a?
The obverse depicts Winged bust of Eros right. The reverse depicts Isis headdress resting on two grain ears with stems crossed above inverted crescent with the inscription BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY EYEPΓETOY.
What are the physical specifications of HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 2067.3a?
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 2067.3a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 7.02g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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