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 II Zabinas (128 BC-123 BC)
Alexander II (128-123 BC), kingdom of Syria, AE, Antioch on the Orontes. His radiate and laureate head r. Rev. Athena standing r., holding spear and Nike (Houghton 312), 8.31g.
History note: Under Review
Method of acquisition: Given (1997-12-05) by Buttrey, T. V., Prof.
-0128 - -0123
Object composed of bronze Weight 8.31 g
Accession number: CM.2401-1997
Primary reference Number: 271963
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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