1.1965.2626: Tetradrachm of Alexander II Zabinas
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Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 1.1965.2626
- People
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Alexander II Zabinas, Greek (r. 128-123 BCE)
- Title
- Tetradrachm of Alexander II Zabinas
- Classification
- Coins
- Work Type
- coin
- Date
- 126 BCE-123 BCE
- Places
- Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Antioch (Syria)
- Period
- Seleucid period
- Culture
- Greek
- Persistent Link
- https://hvrd.art/o/148853
Physical Descriptions
- Medium
- Silver
- Metal
- AR
- Technique
- Struck
- Dimensions
- 16.66 g
- Die Axis
- 12
- Denomination
- tetradrachm
State, Edition, Standard Reference Number
- Standard Reference Number
- SC II 2219.3b, SMA 334
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
- 1.1965.2626
- Division
- Asian and Mediterranean Art
- Contact
- am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
- Permissions
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Descriptions
- Description
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Obv.: Diademed head of Alexander II r., diadem ends falling behind in gentle waves, fillet border.
Rev.: BASILEWS on r., ALEXANDROV on l., Zeus enthroned l., resting l. hand on sceptre, extending r. hand beyond legend and holding Nike facing l., extending wreath toward edge of coin. Control marks under throne.
Verification Level
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