1.1965.2704: Drachm of Vardanes II of Parthia, Ecbatana
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Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 1.1965.2704
- People
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Vardanes II, Parthian (r. c. 55 - 58 CE)
- Title
- Drachm of Vardanes II of Parthia, Ecbatana
- Classification
- Coins
- Work Type
- coin
- Date
- 55-58 CE
- Places
- Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Syria, Ecbatana (Syria)
- Period
- Parthian period
- Culture
- Greek
- Persistent Link
- https://hvrd.art/o/147506
Physical Descriptions
- Medium
- Silver
- Metal
- AR
- Technique
- Struck
- Dimensions
- 3.66 g
- Die Axis
- 12
- Denomination
- drachm
State, Edition, Standard Reference Number
- Standard Reference Number
- Sell. 69.13
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
- 1.1965.2704
- Division
- Asian and Mediterranean Art
- Contact
- am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
- Permissions
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Descriptions
- Description
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Obv.: Diademed, bearded bust of Vardanes l.; semicircular bottom of beard, hair wavy; ear visible. border of dots.
Rev.: archer seated r. on throne, holding bow; below A.
Verification Level
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