Gold Coin of Seleucus I Nicator, Carrhae, 310 BC - 290 BC 1944.100.51625

Physical Description

• Axis: 5

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 8.53

Typological Description

Source: Seleucid Coins (part 1) 39.2

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: 310 BC - 290 BC
• Denomination: Stater
• Manufacture: Struck
• Material: Gold

• Authority

  • Authority: Seleucus I Nicator
  • • Dynasty: Seleucid Dynasty
    • State: Seleucid Empire

• Geographic

  • Mint: Carrhae

• Obverse

  • Deity: Athena

• Reverse

  • Symbol (LeftField): fish / Houghton Monogram 299.4 , consists of Μ, Τ, Ε, Υ, and Ο
  • Symbol (LeftWing): ΜΟ
  • Deity: Nike
• TypeSeries: Seleucid Coins

References

• Reference: Seleucid Coins (part 1) 39.2
• Citation: WSM.12
• Citation: SNG.377
• Reference: WSM 12
• Reference: HGC9 3a

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1944.100.51625
• Department: Greek
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

• Provenance

  • Bequest of E.T. Newell

Notes

• The monogram is erroneously described as above the fish and MO under the wing in SC. The arrangement is correct in Price 3821.

Rights

• CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
• License: Public Domain Mark (images)
• Rights: No Copyright - United States