About the Artwork
Drachm of Orodes I, ca. 90-80 B.C.
between 90 and 80 BC
(Artist) Persian Mint of Ecbatana (Mint)
Silver
Diameter x Depth: 13/16 x 1/8 inches (2.06 x .32 cm)
Numismatics
Ancient Near Eastern Art
Gift of Dr. William Deutsch
66.295
This work is in the public domain.
Markings
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Provenance
Dr. William Deutsch
1966-present, gift to the Detroit Institute of Arts (Detroit, Michigan, USA)
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Persian; Mint of Ecbatana, Drachm of Orodes I, ca. 90-80 B.C., between 90 and 80 BC, Silver. Detroit Institute of Arts, Gift of Dr. William Deutsch, 66.295.
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