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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1.1965.2700
People
Artabanos II, Parthian (r. c. 10-38 CE)
Title
Drachm of Artabanos II of Parthia, Ecbatana
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
10-38 CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Syria, Ecbatana (Syria)
Period
Parthian period
Culture
Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/147605

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
3.71 g
Die Axis
12
Denomination
drachm
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Reverse Inscription: BASILEOS BASILEON ARSAKOU EUERGETOU DIKAIOU EPIPHANOUS PHILELLENOS;

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Sell. 61.7

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
1.1965.2700
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Bust of Artabanus II to l., with long pointed beard and long hair ; border of dots.
Rev.: archer seated r. on throne, holding bow; symbol below bow.

Verification Level

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