Gold Coin of Seleucus I Nicator, Babylon, 300 BC - 298 BC 1960.176.42

Physical Description

• Axis: 8

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 8.35
  • Diameter (in mm): 17

Typological Description

Source: Seleucid Coins (part 1) 101.2

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: 300 BC - 298 BC
• Denomination: Daric
• Manufacture: Struck
• Material: Gold

• Authority

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

• Geographic

  • Mint: Babylon (probably)

• Obverse

  • Deity: Athena

• Reverse

  • Symbol (OuterLeftField): horned horse head r. / Houghton Monogram 371 , consists of Ξ and Γ
  • Deity: Nike
• TypeSeries: Seleucid Coins

References

• Reference: Seleucid Coins (part 1) 101.2
• Reference: SCO 134

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1960.176.42
• Department: Greek
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

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