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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1962.98.86
People
Vardanes I, Parthian (r. 41-45 CE)
Title
Coin of Vardanes I
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
40-45 CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Syria, Ecbatana (Syria)
Period
Parthian period
Culture
Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/178420

Physical Descriptions

Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
0.99 g
Die Axis
12
Denomination
chalkous

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Sell. 64.41

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of David M. Robinson
Accession Year
1962
Object Number
1962.98.86
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: bust left, short pointed beard, hair in three waves, three lines on brow
Rev.: eagle standing right on palm branch, square dotted border

Verification Level

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