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Tetradrachm of Kingdom of Parthia with bust of king, struck under Gotarzes I and Orodes I
Greek
Hellenistic Period
91–76/5 B.C.
Mint: Parthia (Kingdom), Seleukeia-on-the-Tigris (Babylonia)
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 31 mm. Weight: 15.90 gm.
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.186
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 2218.
DescriptionObverse: Bust of a king to left wearing short beard, diadem with long ends. Spiral necklace with globular ornament and cuirass.
Fillet border.
Right: Arsakes seated right on throne, holding bow.
Inscription in Greek above, at right, and at left.
Inscription in Greek below for date?
Rulers: Gotarzes I, 91-81/0 B.C. and Orodes I, 80-76/5 B.C.
Fillet border.
Right: Arsakes seated right on throne, holding bow.
Inscription in Greek above, at right, and at left.
Inscription in Greek below for date?
Rulers: Gotarzes I, 91-81/0 B.C. and Orodes I, 80-76/5 B.C.