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Tetradrachm of Kingdom of Syria with head of Antiochos VII
Greek
Hellenistic Period
139/8–129 B.C.
Mint: Syria (Kingdom), Antioch
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 29 mm. Weight: 16.52 gm.
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.130
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 2178.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Antiochos VII to right, in diadem, ends hanging downwards.
Fillet border.
Reverse: Athena standing facing, head left, in crested Corinthian helmet and girdled chiton with overfall; on extended right hand, Nike to left, with wreath; lowered left hand on round shield with Gorgoneion, upright; in right background, spear upwards; ground line; laurel-wreath border tied below.
Inscription in Greek to left and right.
Fillet border.
Reverse: Athena standing facing, head left, in crested Corinthian helmet and girdled chiton with overfall; on extended right hand, Nike to left, with wreath; lowered left hand on round shield with Gorgoneion, upright; in right background, spear upwards; ground line; laurel-wreath border tied below.
Inscription in Greek to left and right.
ProvenanceBy 1925: with Naville & Cie., 6 & 8 Rue Pécolat, Geneva, Switzerland (Naville auction 10, Hôtel Schweizerhof, Lucerne, Switzerland, June 15-18, 1925, lot 1292); by date unknown: U.S. Private Collection; anonymous gift to MFA, April 4, 1935