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Tetradrachm: CM.MC.9281-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Antiochus IV Epiphanes (175 BC-164 BC)
Mint: Ecbatana

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1906-11-22) by McClean, J. R.

Dating

-175 - -164

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 35 mm Weight 16.53 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Antiochus IV, right, wearing diadem; youthful head with thick curls; bead and reel border.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Zeus seated left on throne with high back; laureate and with lower part of body draped; left hand rests on sceptre; wreath-bearing Nike, right, on extended right hand.

  • Text: BA?????? ANTIoXoY to right; ???? E???AN[OY?] to left; monogram in exergue.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.9281-R
Primary reference Number: 236544
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Audit data

Created: Monday 9 September 2019 Updated: Monday 9 September 2019 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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