Harvard Art Museums > 1.1965.2698: Drachm of Phraataces and Queem Musa of Parthia, Ecbatana Coins Collections Search Exit Deep Zoom Mode Zoom Out Zoom In Reset Zoom Full Screen Add to Collection Order Image Copy Link Copy Citation Citation"Drachm of Phraataces and Queem Musa of Parthia, Ecbatana (Phraataces) , 1.1965.2698,” Harvard Art Museums collections online, Nov 21, 2024, https://hvrd.art/o/147603. Reuse via IIIF Toggle Deep Zoom Mode Download This object does not yet have a description. Identification and Creation Object Number 1.1965.2698 People Phraataces, Parthian (r. c. 2 BCE - 4 CE) Title Drachm of Phraataces and Queem Musa of Parthia, Ecbatana Classification Coins Work Type coin Date 2 BCE-4 CE Places Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Syria, Ecbatana (Syria) Period Parthian period Culture Greek Persistent Link https://hvrd.art/o/147603 Physical Descriptions Medium Silver Metal AR Technique Struck Dimensions 3.79 g Die Axis 2 Denomination drachm Inscriptions and Marks Reverse Inscription: {THEAC OYPANIAC] MOYSCHC BASILISSHC State, Edition, Standard Reference Number Standard Reference Number Sell. 58.9 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 1.1965.2698 Division Asian and Mediterranean Art Contact am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu Permissions The Harvard Art Museums encourage the use of images found on this website for personal, noncommercial use, including educational and scholarly purposes. To request a higher resolution file of this image, please submit an online request. Descriptions Description Obv.: Bust of Phraataces l. with square ended beard; to l. and r., wreath-bearing small Nike; border of dots. Rev.: Bust of queen Musa l., wearing tiara and diadem; symbol below chin. Verification Level This record has been reviewed by the curatorial staff but may be incomplete. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For more information please contact the Division of Asian and Mediterranean Art at am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
