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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1976.79.1235
People
Mithradates II of Parthia, Parthian (r.c. 123-88 BCE)
Title
Drachm of Mithradates II, Parthia
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
123-88 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Rhagai (Hyrcania)
Period
Parthian period
Culture
Parthian
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/180707

Physical Descriptions

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

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Sell. 28.1

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Unspecified Collection
Accession Year
1976
Object Number
1976.79.1235
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: long-bearded bust left, wearing tiara, torque end a sea-horse.
Rev.: Archer enthroned right, five-line legend
Mint: Rhagae

Verification Level

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