Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying King Phraates IV
38-3 BCE
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Diam.: 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in.)
Classification
coin
Department
Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
141479
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
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.
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...