Tetradrachm: Head of Antiochos VIII (obverse); Zeus Ouranios (reverse)

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Tetradrachm: Head of Antiochos VIII (obverse); Zeus Ouranios (reverse)

Date
112–110 BCE
Medium
silver
Culture
Greek, Seleukid, minted at Antioch (Syria), reign of Antiochos VIII
Department
Greek and Roman Art
Institution
Cleveland Museum of Art
Object ID
97349

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Like his ancestors before him, Antiochos VIII emulates the style of Alexander III (the Great) on this coin, preferring wild, curly hair, a simple diadem, and clean-shaven face. On the reverse Zeus Ouranios gives his divine approval, standing with a scepter and bright star that shines above two mint marks in a very crowded field. The coins of Antiochos VIII are distinguished by his extremely hooked nose and pudgy face.

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Gift of J. H. Wade

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    Ancient Greek Silver Tetradrachms

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