Plated Drachm of Mithradates II of Parthia, Rhagai

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.

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