Antiochus VII Tetradrachm, Athena reverse
HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 2096.4 · 134 BC-133 BC · Damascus
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
Diademed head of Antiochus VII right
Reverse
BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY EYEPΓETOY
Athena standing left, resting left hand on grounded shield and extending right beyond royal epithet where she supports Nike left, extending wreath into border, vertical spear behind
About This Type
This HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 2096.4 is a tetradrachm of Antiochus VII (134 BC-133 BC), struck at the Damascus mint. The reverse depicts Athena standing left, resting left hand on grounded shield and extending right beyond royal epithet where she supports Nike left, extending wreath into border, vertical spear behind. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 16.45g, 29mm diameter.
About the Tetradrachm
The tetradrachm was the principal large silver coin of the Greek world, equivalent to four drachms. Weights vary by standard, Attic tetradrachms weigh approximately 17 grams, while other standards differ. The denomination was struck from the sixth century BC through the Roman provincial period.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 2096.4?
- HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 2096.4 is a Silver Tetradrachm of Antiochus VII (134 BC-133 BC) struck at the Damascus mint cataloged under Houghton no. Seleucid Coins (part 2) 2096.4.
- How do you identify HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 2096.4?
- The obverse depicts Diademed head of Antiochus VII right. The reverse depicts Athena standing left, resting left hand on grounded shield and extending right beyond royal epithet where she supports Nike left, extending wreath into border, vertical spear behind with the inscription BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY EYEPΓETOY. Portrait type: diademed.
- What are the physical specifications of HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 2096.4?
- HOUGHTON Seleucid Coins (part 2) 2096.4 was struck in Silver, standard weight 16.45g, diameter 29mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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