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Greek (Seleucid) coin of Antiochus IV
Hellenistic period Tetradrachm (silver) Mint: Ptolemais, 168-164 BCE Diam: 33 mm; Weight: 16.75 gr; Axis: 12 Gift of Herb Kreindler, New York, to American Friends of the Israel Museum Accession number: 87.9.11949 |
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Obverse: Head of Antiochus IV to right, diademed Reverse: Zeus seated to left on throne, holding sceptre in his left hand and Nike in his right hand, Greek inscription and monogram in fields Digital presentation of this object was made possible by: The Ridgefield Foundation, New York, in memory of Henry J. and Erna D. Leir |
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