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Tetradrachm of Kingdom of Syria with head of Antiochos IV
Greek
Hellenistic Period
173/2–169/8 B.C.
Mint: Syria (Kingdom), Antioch
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 29 mm. Weight: 16.65 gm.
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.129
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 2164.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Antiochos to right wearing fillet with flying ends.
Reverse: Zeus seated to left on throne, uprights of throne topped with triangles, sceptre in raised left hand, on right hand. a Nike crowning him; about his loins a mantle.
Inscription in Greek at right and left, downwards.
Reverse: Zeus seated to left on throne, uprights of throne topped with triangles, sceptre in raised left hand, on right hand. a Nike crowning him; about his loins a mantle.
Inscription in Greek at right and left, downwards.
ProvenanceBy 1925: with Naville & Cie., 6 & 8 Rue Pécolat, Geneva, Switzerland (Naville auction 10, Hôtel Schweizerhof, Lucerne, Switzerland, June 15-18, 1925, lot 1040); by date unknown: U.S. Private Collection; anonymous gift to MFA, April 4, 1935