1.1965.2703: Drachm of Vonones II of Parthia, Ecbatana
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Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 1.1965.2703
- People
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Vonones II, Parthian (r. c. 51 CE)
- Title
- Drachm of Vonones II of Parthia, Ecbatana
- Classification
- Coins
- Work Type
- coin
- Date
- c. 51 CE
- Places
- Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Syria, Ecbatana (Syria)
- Period
- Parthian period
- Culture
- Greek
- Persistent Link
- https://hvrd.art/o/147505
Physical Descriptions
- Medium
- Silver
- Metal
- AR
- Technique
- Struck
- Dimensions
- 3.29 g
- Die Axis
- 12
- Denomination
- drachm
- Inscriptions and Marks
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- Reverse Inscription: BASILEOS BASILEON ARSAKOU EUERGETOU DIKAIOU EPIPHANOUS PHILELLENOS;
State, Edition, Standard Reference Number
- Standard Reference Number
- Sell. 67.1
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
- 1.1965.2703
- Division
- Asian and Mediterranean Art
- Contact
- am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
- Permissions
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Descriptions
- Description
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Obv.: Facing bust of Vonones wearing tiara and diadem; to l. and r., star; border of dots.
Rev.: Archer seated r. on throne, holding bow; monogram to r.
Verification Level
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