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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1.1965.2558
People
Seleukos I, Greek (r. 312-281 BCE)
Title
Tetradrachm of Seleucus I, Seleucia on the Tigris
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
312 BCE-280 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Seleukeia ad Tigrim (Syria)
Period
Seleucid period
Culture
Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/148596

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
16.64 g
Die Axis
9
Denomination
tetradrachm

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
1.1965.2558
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obverse: Head of Zeus bearded, right.
Reverse: Athena Promachos in a chariot of elephants.

Exhibition History

  • Gods in Color: Painted Sculpture of Classical Antiquity, Harvard University Art Museums, Cambridge, 09/22/2007 - 01/20/2008
  • 32Q: 2400 French/Italian/Spanish, Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, 01/10/2018 - 02/06/2019

Verification Level

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