Some Thoughts on Mints, Monograms and Monetary Magistrates. Two Case Studies: the Mints of ‘Akko-Ptolemais and of Ascalon under the Seleucids

Abstract

Based on his experience in studying two important Seleucid mints in Palestine, ‘Akko-
Ptolemais and Ascalon, the author poses several questions about the monograms and the
symbols on Seleucid coins: Who is behind them? Why do they appear on the dies? What
information about the mints do they provide? No firm answers are given, but a discussion
is begun.