CultureGreek (Macedonian)
Titles
- Tetradrachm of Perseus with King's Head on Obverse and Eagle on thunderbolt in Wreath on Reverse
Date178–168 BC
Minted inGreece
MediumSilver
DimensionsOverall: 1 1/4 in. diameter (3.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Miss Annette Finnigan
Object number40.159
Current Location
The Audrey Jones Beck Building
200 Jamail Atrium
On view
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Department
AntiquitiesObject Type
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Reverse: "Basileos Perseos" (King Perseus)
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220–179 BC
Silver
40.158
238–168 BC
Silver
40.148
225–175 BC
Silver
2004.1523
500–450 BC
Silver
40.146