Tetradrachm of Antiochus VIII
Tetradrachm of Antiochus VIII
Place of OriginSyria
Date121-96 BCE
DimensionsDiam: 29 mm
MediumCoin; die-stamped silver
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Dennis and Joyce Kapp
Object number
1984.70
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Label TextSeleucus, who had been Alexander’s most brilliant cavalry officer, seized the largest part of the empire after Alexander’s death.- Decorative Arts
145-142 BCE
about 450-423 BCE
about 320-319 BCE
321-281 BCE
early 2nd century BCE
about 125 BCE
about 94 BCE
about 92 BCE
68-54 BCE
134-138 CE
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