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Tetradrachm of Kingdom of Syria with head of Seleukos IV
Greek
Hellenistic Period
187–175 B.C.
Mint: Syria (Kingdom), Tarsos
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 27.5 mm. Weight: 16.75 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number55.381
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Greek Coins, 1950-1963 (MFA), no. 273.
DescriptionObverse: Diademed head of Seleukos IV to right.
Border of dots.
Reverse: Apollo seated to the left, on a draped omphalos, bow in left hand
and arrow(s) in right.
Monogram at right. Ground line.
Inscription in left and right fields.
Border of dots.
Reverse: Apollo seated to the left, on a draped omphalos, bow in left hand
and arrow(s) in right.
Monogram at right. Ground line.
Inscription in left and right fields.
ProvenanceBy 1955: with Numismatic Fine Arts, Edward Gans, 10 Rock Lane, Berkeley 8, California (Gans Mail Bid Sale, May 4, 1955, no.154); purchased by MFA from Numismatic Fine Arts, Edward Gans, June 9, 1955, for $ 50.25