1.1965.2607: Drachm of Antiochos VI Dionysos of Syria
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Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 1.1965.2607
- People
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Antiochus VI Dionysus, Greek (r. 144-142 BCE)
- Title
- Drachm of Antiochos VI Dionysos of Syria
- Classification
- Coins
- Work Type
- coin
- Date
- 144 BCE-142 BCE
- Places
- Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Antioch (Syria)
- Period
- Seleucid period
- Culture
- Greek
- Persistent Link
- https://hvrd.art/o/147287
Physical Descriptions
- Medium
- Silver
- Metal
- AR
- Technique
- Struck
- Dimensions
- 4.1 g
- Die Axis
- 12
- Denomination
- drachm
State, Edition, Standard Reference Number
- Standard Reference Number
- SC II 2001-2?
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
- 1.1965.2607
- Division
- Asian and Mediterranean Art
- Contact
- am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
- Permissions
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Descriptions
- Description
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Obv.: Diademed, radiate head of Antiochos VI r., border of dots.
Rev.: Naked Apollo seated l. on omphalos, holding arrow and bow
Verification Level
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