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Tetradrachm: CM.MC.9344-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Antiochus VIII Grypus (125 BC-96 BC)
Mint: Tarsus

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Circa -116 - Circa -113

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 31.5 mm Weight 16.12 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Antiochus VII, right, wearing diadem; border of dots.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Pyre of Sandan: a garlanded altar topped by triangular structure containing a deity standing on back of a horned lion; conical objects to left and right of lion; on the top, eagle with spread wings.

  • Text: BA?????? ANTIoXoY to right; E???ANoV? and monograms to left.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.9344-R
Primary reference Number: 236607
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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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