Tetradrachm: Head of Antiochos VIII (obverse); Zeus Ouranios (reverse)
Unknown Artist
112–110 BCE
Medium
silver
Dimensions
diam. 2.9 cm
Classification
Coins
Department
Greek and Roman Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of J. H. Wade
Accession Number
1916.974
About this artwork
Like his ancestors before him, Antiochos VIII emulates the style of Alexander III (the Great) on this coin, preferring wild, curly hair, a simple diadem, and clean-shaven face. On the reverse Zeus Ouranios gives his divine approval, standing with a scepter and bright star that shines above two mint marks in a very crowded field.