Drachm of Sinatruces of Parthia 75-70 BCE

Editor: Here we have a Drachm of Sinatruces of Parthia, a coin of an unknown date, now residing at Harvard Art Museums. Given its age, the coin is in surprisingly good condition. What story does it tell? Curator: Well, consider the power dynamics at play. Coinage was a potent form of propaganda. Who is Sinatruces trying to reach, and what message is he conveying through the imagery? How does this coin reflect the social and political context of its time? Editor: It’s interesting to think about how a small coin could carry so much political weight. Curator: Exactly! The deliberate choices in iconography and inscription provide valuable insights into Sinatruces' reign and Parthian society.