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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1994,0915.87
Description
Copper Alloy coin.
(whole)
Bust of winged Eros, right; dotted border.
(obverse)
Nike advancing left holding wreath.
(reverse)
State
Associated with:
Kingdom of Syria
Asia: Kingdom of Syria
Authority
Ruler:
Antiochus IX Philopator
Cultures/periods
Greek
Production date
112BC-111BC
(Year 201 Seleucid Era)
Production place
Minted in:
Phoenicia
(? H&L 2002 note that the mint is probably in Phoenicia)
Materials
copper alloy
Dimensions
Die-axis:
11 o'clock
Diameter:
19 millimetres
Weight:
5.13 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Houghton & Lorber 2002 / Seleucid Coins: A Comprehensive Catalogue Part I Volume I
(2388.1)
(type)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
Kingdom of Syria
Associated names
Representation of:
Eros/Cupid
Representation of:
Nike/Victoria/Victory
Acquisition name
Bequeathed by:
Edward Gilbertson
Acquisition date
1994
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
1994,0915.87