1.1965.2624: Tetradrachm of Demetrios II
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Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 1.1965.2624
- People
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Demetrius II of Syria Nicator, Greek (r. 145-139 BCE; 129-126/5 BCE)
- Title
- Tetradrachm of Demetrios II
- Classification
- Coins
- Work Type
- coin
- Date
- 129 BCE-125 BCE
- Places
- Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Tyre (Phoenicia)
- Period
- Seleucid period
- Culture
- Greek
- Persistent Link
- https://hvrd.art/o/148902
Physical Descriptions
- Medium
- Silver
- Metal
- AR
- Technique
- Struck
- Dimensions
- 14.19 g
- Die Axis
- 12
- Denomination
- tetradrachm
State, Edition, Standard Reference Number
- Standard Reference Number
- SC II 2195.4, Tyre 176
Acquisition and Rights
- Credit Line
- Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Loan from the Trustees of the Arthur Stone Dewing Greek Numismatic Foundation
- Object Number
- 1.1965.2624
- Division
- Asian and Mediterranean Art
- Contact
- am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
- Permissions
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Descriptions
- Description
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Obv.: Diademed and draped bust of Demetrios II r., beardless, dotted border.
Rev.: BASILEWS curving r., DEMETRIOY curving l., eagle standing l. on ship's ram, palm branch under far wing, dotted border. Mintmarks above club, control between eagle's legs.
Verification Level
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