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Dec 8, 2009
Dec 8, 2009
Tetradrachm: Head of Antiochos VIII (obverse); Zeus Ouranios (reverse)
Tetradrachm: Head of Antiochos VIII (obverse); Zeus Ouranios (reverse)
112–110 BC
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Silver
Diameter: 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.)
Weight: 16.394 g (0.58 oz.)
Die axis: 11
Gift of J. H. Wade 1916.974
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The coins of Antiochos VIII are distinguished by his extremely hooked nose and pudgy face.
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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 Zeus Ouranios 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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