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Source Description
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 <em>Zeus</em> <em>Ouranios</em> gives his divine approval, standing with a scepter and bright star that shines above two mint marks in a very crowded field.
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Document identity
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97349
label
Tetradrachm: Head of Antiochos VIII (obverse); Zeus Ouranios (reverse)
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object
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97349
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object
title
Tetradrachm: Head of Antiochos VIII (obverse); Zeus Ouranios (reverse)
description
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 <em>Zeus</em> <em>Ouranios</em> gives his divine approval, standing with a scepter and bright star that shines above two mint marks in a very crowded field.
date
112–110 BCE
rights
CC0
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CC0
language
en
wikidata
Q79481572
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Coins
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1
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import
dimensionsRaw
Diameter: 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.)
cul
Greek, Seleukid, minted at Antioch (Syria), reign of Antiochos VIII
accession
1916.974
Source extras
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silver
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Tetradrachm: Head of Antiochos VIII (obverse); Zeus Ouranios (reverse), 112–110 BCE. Greek, Seleukid, minted at Antioch (Syria), reign of Antiochos VIII. Silver; diameter: 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of J. H. Wade, 1916.974
collection
GR - Greek
inscriptions
inscription
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ | ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ | ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ
inscription_translation
Of the king Antiochos the distinguished
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Reverse
didYouKnow
The coins of Antiochos VIII are distinguished by his extremely hooked nose and pudgy face.
creditline
Gift of J. H. Wade
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2026-05-29 05:14:49.607000
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97349
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Greek and Roman Art
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GR - Greek
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silver
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1
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0
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photo
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