Tetradrachm: Head of Antiochos VIII (obverse); Zeus Ouranios (reverse)
-112–-100
- Medium
- silver
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.)
- Genre
- Coin
- Museum
- Cleveland Museum of Art
Tags
Greek, Seleukid, minted at Antioch (Syria), reign of Antiochos VIII
About
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 Zeus Ouranios gives his divine approval, standing with a scepter and bright star that shines above two mint marks in a very crowded field.