Silver Coin of Antiochus VII Euergetes, Ascalon, 130 BC - 129 BC 2012.71.46

Physical Description

• Axis: 12

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 10.05
  • Diameter (in mm): 25.7

Typological Description

Source: Seleucid Coins (part 2) 2124

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: 130 BC - 129 BC
• Denomination: Drachma
• Manufacture: Struck
• Material: Silver

• Authority

  • Authority: Antiochus VII Euergetes
  • • Dynasty: Seleucid Dynasty
    • State: Seleucid Empire

• Geographic

  • Mint: Ascalon

• Obverse

  • Portrait: Antiochus VII Euergetes
  • • Dynasty: Seleucid Dynasty
    • State: Seleucid Empire

• Reverse

  • Symbol (LeftField): ΑΣ (above) / dove (below)
  • Symbol (RightField): ΓΠΡ
  • Symbol (BetweenLegs): monogram / Ι
• TypeSeries: Seleucid Coins

References

• Reference: Seleucid Coins (part 2) 2124
• Reference: Sofaer 13
• Reference: SNG IS.2602

Administrative History

• Identifier: 2012.71.46
• Department: Greek
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Notes

• Year 197 = 116/115 BC.

Rights

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