Loading
Tetradrachm: Head of Antiochos VIII (obverse); Zeus Ouranios (reverse)
112–110 BC
The Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland, United States
Like his ancestors before him, Antiochos VIII emulates the style of Alexander III (the Great) on this coin, preferring wild, curly hair, a simple diadem, and clean-shaven face. On the reverse <em>Zeus</em> <em>Ouranios</em> gives his divine approval, standing with a scepter and bright star that shines above two mint marks in a very crowded field.
Show lessRead more
Download this artwork (provided by The Cleveland Museum of Art).
Learn more about this artwork.
Details
- Title: Tetradrachm: Head of Antiochos VIII (obverse); Zeus Ouranios (reverse)
- Date Created: 112–110 BC
- Physical Dimensions: Diameter: 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.)
- Type: Coins
- Rights: CC0
- External Link: https://clevelandart.org/art/1916.974
- Medium: silver
- Inscriptions: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ | ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ | ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ
- Fun Fact: The coins of Antiochos VIII are distinguished by his extremely hooked nose and pudgy face.
- Department: Greek and Roman Art
- Culture: Greek, Seleukid, minted at Antioch (Syria), reign of Antiochos VIII
- Credit Line: Gift of J. H. Wade
- Collection: GR - Greek
- Accession Number: 1916.974
Get the app
Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more
