Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying King Phraates IV
38-3 BCE
Silver
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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026
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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG
The front (obverse) of this coin depicts the Parthian king Phraates IV, facing left and wearing a diadem. On the back (reverse), the king is shown seated on a throne; holding a bow in his rtight hand. The goddess Tyche stands before him.
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