One of a group of 129 ancient coins comprising 120 Greek and Roman Provincial bronzes (including two silver coins), 1 Celtic gold, 4 Parthian bronzes, 1 Elmaid bronze, 1 Norman bronze from Sicily, 2 modern forgeries of Hellenistic coins, 1 modern UK coin, and 6 banknotes.
Mint:
Antioch on the Orontes
Ruler:
Alexander I Balas (150-145 BC)
Alexander I (150-145 BC), kingdom of Syria, AE, Antioch on the Orontes. His head as Herakles wearing lionskin. Rev. Apollo standing l. (Houghton 204), 5.95g.
History note: Under Review
Method of acquisition: Given (1997-12-05) by Buttrey, T. V., Prof.
-0150 - -0145
Object composed of bronze Weight 5.95 g
Accession number: CM.2400-1997
Primary reference Number: 271962
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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