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Tetradrachm of Kingdom of Syria with head of Demetrios I
Greek
Hellenistic Period
162–150 B.C.
Mint: Syria (Kingdom), Antioch
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 33 mm. Weight: 16.92 gm. Die Axis: 2
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number60.516
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Greek Coins, 1950-1963 (MFA), no. 275.
DescriptionObverse: Diademed head of Demetrios I to right.
Chain-wreath around.
Slightly doublestruck.
Reverse: Tyche seated to left, on throne supported by winged female monster, holding scepter in right hand and cornucopia in left. Ground line.
Monogram at left. Inscription in left and right fields.
Chain-wreath around.
Slightly doublestruck.
Reverse: Tyche seated to left, on throne supported by winged female monster, holding scepter in right hand and cornucopia in left. Ground line.
Monogram at left. Inscription in left and right fields.
ProvenanceBy 1925: with Naville & Cie., 6 & 8 rue Pécolat, Geneva, Switzerland (Naville auction 10, Hôtel Schweizerhof, Lucerne, Switzerland, June 15-18, 1925, lot 1080); by 1960: with Numismatic Fine Arts, Edward Gans, 10 Rock Lane, Berkeley 8, California (Mail Bid Sale 16, April 19, 1960, lot 413); May 11, 1960: purchased by MFA from Numismatic Fine Arts, Edward Gans for $ 715.00 (this is the total price for 60.515-60.517)