Silver Coin of King Vologases IV

125 BC - 226 AD
Silver
Nippur
2.5 cm diam.

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What are the advantages to the archaeologist of coins that have dates on them?

What do you think happened to old coins when a new ruler came to power?

In what ways is this coin similar to ones in use today?