Silver Tetradrachm of Antiochus VIII
Hellenistic coins often featured the portrait of the ruler who issued them. The head on the obverse of this silver tetradrachm clearly depicts the Seleucid king Antiochus VIII, nicknamed "Grypus" (meaning hook-nose) because of his appearance. The legend on the coin identifies him as King Antiochus Epiphanes ("the Illustrious").
Artwork Details
- Title: Silver Tetradrachm of Antiochus VIII
- Period: Hellenistic
- Date: ca. 121–97 BC
- Culture: Greek, Seleucid
- Medium: Silver
- Dimensions: 1 1/16 in. (26.5 mm)
- Classification: Coins
- Credit Line: Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020
- Object Number: 2021.40.88
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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