Silver Coin of Seleucus II Callinicus, Magnesia ad Maeandrum, 246 BC - 226 BC 1961.179.106

Physical Description

• Axis: 1

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 4.26
  • Diameter (in mm): 28

Typological Description

Source: Seleucid Coins (part 1) 669.2b

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: 246 BC - 226 BC
• Denomination: Drachma
• Manufacture: Struck
• Material: Silver

• Authority

  • Authority: Seleucus II Callinicus
  • • Dynasty: Seleucid Dynasty
    • State: Seleucid Empire

• Geographic

  • Mint: Magnesia ad Maeandrum (perhaps)

• Obverse

  • Portrait: Seleucus II Callinicus
  • • Dynasty: Seleucid Dynasty
    • State: Seleucid Empire

• Reverse

  • Symbol (OuterLeftField): Houghton Monogram 28.5 , consists of Α, Ι, and Ν
  • Symbol (OuterRightField): Houghton Monogram 535.1 , consists of Τ and Ρ
  • Deity: Apollo
• TypeSeries: Seleucid Coins

References

• Reference: Seleucid Coins (part 1) 669.2b
• Reference: WSM 1420
• Reference: SCO 74

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1961.179.106
• Department: Greek
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

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