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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1.1965.2687
People
Mithradates II of Parthia, Parthian (r.c. 123-88 BCE)
Title
Plated Drachm of Mithradates II of Parthia, Rhagai
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
123 BCE-88 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Rhagai (Hyrcania)
Period
Parthian period
Culture
Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/147501

Physical Descriptions

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

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Sell. 27.1

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
1.1965.2687
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Diademed, long-bearded bust of Mithradates left; border of dots.
Rev.: archer seated r. on throne, holding bow.

Verification Level

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