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title: Silver Coin of Farhad IV
author: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5918/silver-coin-of-farhad-iv/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Silver Coin of Farhad IV

_Authored by [Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/OsamaSMAmin/)_

## Image File

[![Silver Coin of Farhad IV](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/5918.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/5918.jpg)

## Image Caption

The Parthian "King of Kings " Farhad (Phraates) IV, reigned 38-2 BCE, is shown wearing a royal headband (diadem). Divine symbols of the moon crescent and star, and an eagle holding a royal headband, indicate that the king is the rightful ruler who enjoys divine support. [Silver](https://www.worldhistory.org/Silver/) tetradrachm [coin](https://www.worldhistory.org/coinage/) minted in the [Parthian Empire](https://www.worldhistory.org/Parthia_(Empire)/), Iran and modern-day Iraq, 38-2 BCE. From Sir Charles William Chadwick Oman Collection. (The British Museum, London).

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## About the Author

Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world.
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## Cite This Work

### APA
Amin, O. S. M. (2016, October 28). Silver Coin of Farhad IV. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5918/silver-coin-of-farhad-iv/>
### Chicago
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Silver Coin of Farhad IV." *World History Encyclopedia*, October 28, 2016. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5918/silver-coin-of-farhad-iv/>.
### MLA
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Silver Coin of Farhad IV." *World History Encyclopedia*, 28 Oct 2016, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5918/silver-coin-of-farhad-iv/>.

## License & Copyright

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