Tetradrachm: Head of Antiochos V (obverse)
Unknown Artist
164–162 BCE
Medium
silver
Dimensions
diam. 3.1 cm
Classification
Coins
Department
Greek and Roman Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of J. H. Wade
Accession Number
1916.975.a
About this artwork
Antiochos V’s boyish portrait reflects his accession to the Seleucid throne at 9 years of age.