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Identification and Creation

Object Number
2008.2.145
People
Caracalla, Roman (r. 188 - 217 CE)
Title
Tetradrachm of Akko-Ptolemais under Caracalla
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
198-217 CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Ptolemaïs-Ake (Phoenicia)
Period
Roman Imperial period, Middle
Culture
Roman Provincial
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/322113

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
12.16g
Die Axis
11
Denomination
tetradrachm
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: AYT K MA ANTWNINOC CEB
  • Reverse Inscription: DHMARX EX YPATOC TD

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Meshorer, ACNAC 8, 177-181

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Alpheus Hyatt Purchasing Fund and purchase through the generosity of the Estate of Leo Mildenberg
Accession Year
2008
Object Number
2008.2.145
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: head of Caracalla r., laureate, around Greek inscription
Rev.: eagle standing facing l., holding wreath in beak, between legs Zeus Heliopolites flanked by facing bulls, around Greek inscription

Verification Level

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