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Tetradrachm: Head of Antiochos V (obverse)
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Tetradrachm: Head of Antiochos V (obverse)

164–162 BCE · silver

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Antiochos V’s boyish portrait reflects his accession to the Seleucid throne at 9 years of age.

Cleveland Museum of Art’s own description
Credit lineTetradrachm: Head of Antiochos V (obverse), 164–162 BCE. Greek, Seleukid, minted at Antioch (Syria), reign of Antiochos V. Silver; diameter: 3.1 cm (1 1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of J. H. Wade, 1916.975.a
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