Tetradrachm: Head of Antiochos VIII (obverse); Zeus Ouranios (Cleveland Museum of Art 1916.974)
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
112–110 BCE
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. Cleveland Museum of Art object 1916.974: 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.). Inscribed: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ | ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ | ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ (Of the king Antiochos the distinguished).
Details are those of this museum object; how far it represents a wider type has not been independently verified.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
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- Photograph views
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- 0
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Historical context
The coins of Antiochos VIII are distinguished by his extremely hooked nose and pudgy face.
Physical characteristics
- Materials
- silver
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.)
- Measurements
- Diameter: 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.)
- Material and technique
- silver
Design
- Inscription
- ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ | ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ | ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ (Of the king Antiochos the distinguished)
Identification
- Date recorded
- 112–110 BCE
- Culture period
- Greek, Seleukid, minted at Antioch (Syria), reign of Antiochos VIII
- Holding institution
- Cleveland Museum of Art
- Museum object number
- 1916.974
- Museum classification
- Coins
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- Issue or mint date
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- Material
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- Mint or printer
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- Mint or printer mark
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- Catalogue reference
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- Recorded
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Catalogue references
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