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Tetradrachm of Kingdom of Syria with head of Philip I Philadelphos
Greek
Hellenistic Period
88/87 B.C.
Mint: Syria (Kingdom), Antioch
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 27 mm. Weight: 15.20 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III in the Name of Cornelius Adrian Comstock Vermeule
Accession Number1981.501
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Diademed head of Philip Philadelphos to right.
Reverse: Zeus seated left, scepter in left hand, Nike on right hand.
Inscriptions in Greek in left and right fields. Monogram below.
Reverse: Zeus seated left, scepter in left hand, Nike on right hand.
Inscriptions in Greek in left and right fields. Monogram below.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection; gift to MFA from Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III in the name of Cornelius Adrian Comstock Vermeule, December 9, 1981