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Tetradrachm of Kingdom of Syria with bust of Demetrios II
Greek
Hellenistic Period
129–128 B.C.
Mint: Syria (Kingdom), Tyre (Phoenicia)
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 29 mm. Weight: 14.05 gm.
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.161
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 2180.
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Demetrios II to right, in diadem, ends hanging downwards, and chlamys.
Border of dots.
Reverse: Eagle with closed wings, left, standing on prow of galley; over shoulder, palm.
Inscriptions in Greek in field and around.
Monograms at left and right.
Border of dots.
Reverse: Eagle with closed wings, left, standing on prow of galley; over shoulder, palm.
Inscriptions in Greek in field and around.
Monograms at left and right.