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Drachm of Parthia under Vardanes II
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Obv.: Bust of Vardanes II, beardless, facing, with wart on temple; wearing cuirass, spiral necklace, and helmet ornamented in front with horns (like loops); on either side of helmet, a star of six rays; border of dots.
Rev.: Schematically rendered king seated r. on throne, holding bow; before him, a monogram like a letter A with flat top and pellet beneath.
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum Unspecified Collection
Title: Drachm of Parthia under Vardanes II
Description:
Obv.
: Bust of Vardanes II, beardless, facing, with wart on temple; wearing cuirass, spiral necklace, and helmet ornamented in front with horns (like loops); on either side of helmet, a star of six rays; border of dots.
Rev.
: Schematically rendered king seated r.
on throne, holding bow; before him, a monogram like a letter A with flat top and pellet beneath.
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