Drachm (Coin) Portraying King Mithradates IV
Iranian
130–147
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2 cm (13/16 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Styles
Tags
parthiansilverportraitcoininorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalkingmetal
About
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.
