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Æ Tetradrachm - Maga
| Issuer | Characene, Kingdom of |
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| Year | 195-215 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Diademed and draped bust of Maga facing right, exhibiting a pointed beard and hair arranged in tight curls across the crown and bunched in distinctive masses at the sides of the head. The portraiture reflects the Parthian-influenced artistic tradition prevalent in the Characene kingdom, with strong linear rendering of facial features. The diadem, a hallmark of Hellenistic royal iconography, is clearly delineated across the brow. |
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| Reverse description | Male head facing right, distinguished by a pointed beard and hair arranged in six thick, prominently rendered rolls, with an elongated plait extending along the top of the head. The bold, stylized treatment of the hair is characteristic of Characene bronze coinage and reflects local adaptations of Parthian artistic conventions. The field surrounding the portrait is plain, with no visible legend or exergual inscription. |
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| Mintage | ND (195-215) |
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