Demetrius II, Tetradrachm from the Phoenician Mint
Artist/Culture
Greek
Artist/Culture
Seleucid
Artist/Culture
Asia Minor
Date129–125 BCE
Mediumsilver
Dimensions215 gm (7.6 oz)
ClassificationsMetalwork
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1912.84
Descriptionobv. Diademed head of Demetrius, r.rev. eagle standing l. on galley's prow; palm branch behind r. shoulder; to l. APE above club surmounted by ligature; to r. AX above EPR; ligature between eagle's legs
DEMH[TRIOY] [BAS]ILEYS
ProvenanceFormerly in collection of Dr. G.M. Olcott, N.Y.(1911); Olcott List #144; Plan #B-14.
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