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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1.1965.2644
People
Seleukos VI, Greek (r. 95 BCE)
Title
Tetradrachm of Seleukos VI
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
95 BCE-94 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Antioch (Syria)
Period
Seleucid period
Culture
Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/148906

Physical Descriptions

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

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
SC II 2415d, SMA 422

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
1.1965.2644
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Diademed head of Seleukos VI r., beardless with stubby horn above temple, diadem ends falling straight behind, fillet border.
Rev.: BASILEWS SELEVKOV in two lines on r., EPIPHANOVS NIKATOROS in two lines on l., Zeus enthroned l. holding Nike and sceptre, laurel wreath border.

Verification Level

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