Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Coins-Inscribedca. 80–69 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Drachm |
| Medium | Silver |
| Dimensions | 9/16 in. (1.4 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Coins-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 80–69 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, H. Dunscombe Colt Gift, 1969 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Parthian |
| Period | Parthian |
| Date Range | 80 BC – 69 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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D
ca. 214–195 B.C.Drachm
D
ca. A.D. 78–116Drachm
D
ca. 80–69 B.C.Drachm
D
ca. 70–57 B.C.Drachm
D
ca. A.D. 148–92Drachm
C
ca. 1st century B.C.–A.D. 3rd centuryCoin
O
ca. 150–100 B.C.Obol
D
ca. A.D. 77–147Drachm
Other works from the Parthian period
E
ca. 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D.Earring
P
ca. 3rd century B.C.–3rd century A.D.Pendant
B
ca. 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D.Bead
PF
ca. 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D.Pilgrim flask
B
ca. 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D.Beads
J
ca. 1st–2nd century A.DJar
SD
ca. 124–87 B.C.Silver drachm
B
ca. 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D.Button
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325978