Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Coins-Inscribedca. A.D. 273–6Artwork Details
| Title | Obol |
| Medium | Silver |
| Dimensions | 1/2 in. (1.3 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Coins-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. A.D. 273–6 |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1936 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sasanian |
| Period | Sasanian |
| Date Range | 273 – 276 |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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C1
ca. A.D. 224–41Coin, 1/6 unit
D
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DO
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O(
ca. A.D. 224Obol (?)
O
ca. A.D. 241–72Obol
C1
ca. A.D. 224–41Coin, 1/6 unit
D
ca. A.D. 399–420Drachm
D
ca. A.D. 420–38Drachm
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B
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Bowl
AO
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Arrowhead or spear head
SS
ca. 5th–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
S
ca. 7th century A.D.Sealing
B
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Button
S
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Sherd
SS
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
SS
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 323477