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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1.1965.2626
People
Alexander II Zabinas, Greek (r. 126/5-123 BCE)
Title
Tetradrachm of Alexander II Zabinas
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
126 BCE-123 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Antioch (Syria)
Period
Seleucid period
Culture
Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/148853

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
16.66 g
Die Axis
12
Denomination
tetradrachm

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
SC II 2219.3b, SMA 334

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
1.1965.2626
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Diademed head of Alexander II r., diadem ends falling behind in gentle waves, fillet border.
Rev.: BASILEWS on r., ALEXANDROV on l., Zeus enthroned l., resting l. hand on sceptre, extending r. hand beyond legend and holding Nike facing l., extending wreath toward edge of coin. Control marks under throne.

Verification Level

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