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Drachm of Kingdom of Syria with head of Antiochos III
Greek
Hellenistic Period
about 212 B.C.
Mint: Syria (Kingdom), possibly Apamea
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 16 mm. Weight: 4.09 gm.
Credit Line
Catharine Page Perkins Fund
Accession Number01.5646
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 2160.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Antiochos III to right, wearing a diadem; ends hanging downwards.
Reverse: Indian elephant standing to right on a plain line.
To right, monogram.
Inscription in Greek, above and below elephant.
Reverse: Indian elephant standing to right on a plain line.
To right, monogram.
Inscription in Greek, above and below elephant.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; 1901: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren for $ 22,142.63 (this figure is the total price for MFA 01.5425-01.5657)