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Drachm: CM.MC.9642-R

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Gotarzes II (AD 40-51)

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Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Circa 40 - 51

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 21 mm Weight 3.96 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Gotarzes, left, with long beard; wears diadem and spiral necklace; border of dots.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

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

  • Text: BACI???C BACI???? AP CANOC ?V?PO?TO? ?IX??V E????NOVC I?E??HXOC
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.9642-R
Primary reference Number: 236905

Audit data

Created: Monday 9 September 2019 Updated: Monday 9 September 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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