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Drachm: CM.MC.9631-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Phraates IV (c.37 BC-2 BC)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1906-11-22) by McClean, J. R.

Dating

Circa -37 - Circa -32

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 19.5 mm Weight 3.73 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Phraates IV, left, with close beard; wears diadem and spiral necklace; star and crescent to left; border of dots.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Arsaces seated right on throne, holding bow.

  • Text: BACI?E?C AP CAKoV BACI?E?N EYEP?EToV ?IKAIO E??ANOVC ???E??HNoC
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.9631-R
Primary reference Number: 236894
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Audit data

Created: Monday 9 September 2019 Updated: Monday 9 September 2019 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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