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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1.1965.2707
People
Autophradates I, Persian
Title
Drachm of Autophradates I of Persis
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
220 - 150 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Persis
Period
Hellenistic period
Culture
Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/146543

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
4.07 g
Die Axis
3
Denomination
drachm

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
BMC Arabia, p. 201, 4

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
1.1965.2707
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obverse: Head of king r., wearing leather cap and earring; irregular border.
Reverse inscriptions [in a Persian script] in exergue, and to r.; fire temple; above, half-figure of Ahuramazda; to l., king facing r. in adoration; to r., standard; irregular border.

Verification Level

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