Drachm of Vologases IV of Parthia, Ecbatana

Identification and Creation

Object Number: 1.1965.2705
People: Vologases IV, Parthian (r.147 - 191)
Title: Drachm of Vologases IV of Parthia, Ecbatana
Classification: Coins
Work Type: coin
Date: 147-191 CE
Places: Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Syria, Ecbatana (Syria)
Period: Parthian period
Culture: Greek
Persistent Link: https://hvrd.art/o/146541

Physical Descriptions

Medium: Silver
Metal: AR
Technique: Struck
Dimensions: 3.72 g
Die Axis: 12
Denomination: drachm

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number: Sell. 84.128

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line: Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Loan from the Trustees of the Arthur Stone Dewing Greek Numismatic Foundation
Object Number: 1.1965.2705
Division: Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact: am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description: Obv.: Bearded bust of Vologases wearing tiara and diadem l.; border of dots.
Rev.: Pahlavi inscription ("King Vologases"); BASILEOS BASILEON ARSAKOU EUERGETOU DIKAIOU EPIPHANOUS PHILELLENOS; archer seated r. on throne, holding bow; symbol to r.

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