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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1976.79.1617
People
Azes II, Indo-Scythian (r. 35 BCE - 5 CE)
Title
Tetradrachm of Azes II, Baktria
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
35 BCE - 5 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Bactria
Period
Hellenistic period
Culture
Indo-Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/180296

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
9.52 g
Die Axis
3

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Mitchner 2316-2317 p 329

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Unspecified Collection
Accession Year
1976
Object Number
1976.79.1617
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Azes II holding whip, mounted on horse (r.)
Rev.: Poseidon standing r., holding long trident with forked top

Verification Level

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