Silver Coin of Antiochus II Theos, Antioch, 256 BC - 246 BC 1949.27.54

Physical Description

• Axis: 1

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 16.8
  • Diameter (in mm): 27

Typological Description

Source: Seleucid Coins (part 1) 571.2a

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: 256 BC - 246 BC
• Denomination: Tetradrachm
• Manufacture: Struck
• Material: Silver

• Authority

  • Authority: Antiochus II Theos
  • • Dynasty: Seleucid Dynasty
    • State: Seleucid Empire

• Geographic

  • Mint: Antioch

• Obverse

  • Portrait: Antiochus II Theos
  • • Dynasty: Seleucid Dynasty
    • State: Seleucid Empire

• Reverse

  • Symbol (OuterLeftField): Houghton Monogram 185.1 , consists of Η and Δ
  • Symbol (OuterRightField): Houghton Monogram 200 , consists of Η and Λ
  • Deity: Apollo
• TypeSeries: Seleucid Coins

References

• Reference: Seleucid Coins (part 1) 571.2a
• Reference: WSM 980
• Reference: SCO 703

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1949.27.54
• Department: Greek
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

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