Persian; Parthia
Drachm (Coin) Portraying King Mithradates IV
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Persian; Parthia130-47
Drachm (Coin) Portraying King Mithradates IV
Persian; Parthia →parthiancoinancient art
Date
130-47
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Diam.: 2 cm (13/16 in.)
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Location
Chicago, IL
Credit
Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of King Mithradates IV, wearing a diadem. The back (reverse) depicts the legendary founder of the Parthian empire King Arsaces to the right.
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