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Written by: Henry NovakSenior Specialist · Antiquities
Antiquities · Catalogue no. 39989
Anonymous, Eumenes I (263–241 BCE)Tetradrachm
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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The depictions of rulers found on this coin represents a realistic type of portraiture, similar to that found on coins in the West.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Eumenes I (263–241 BCE) |
|---|---|
| Date | 262–241 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Anatolia, Kingdom of Pergamum (281–133 BCE), Eumenes I (263–241 BCE) |
| Medium | silver |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in.) |
| Department | Greek and Roman Art |
| Type | Coins |
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