Drachma with bust of Mithradates IV

Parthian, Seleucia-on-Tigris

130-147

  • Titles Drachma with bust of Mithradates IV (Descriptive)
  • Medium silver
  • Dimensions 1/2 in. Diam. (1.2 cm)
  • Credit Line The Rose Garland Rives Collection, by museum purchase, 1956.157.3
  • Work Type coin
  • Classification Exchange Media

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