Switzerland, History of Roman Republic, 1743, Medal, UNC; Switzerland, History of Roman Republic, 1743 Medal, UNC, Suicide of Mithradates / Death of Crassus' son. AR689/700. Copper, Eisler II 213/46b. Mithridates was a king who had spent a lifetime working with poisons but was unable to effectively poison himself when attempting suicide. He then had to resort to the sword. Crassus was a wealthy Roman businessman. Crassus, his son and his men died as a result of his single-minded pursuit of greed and wealth. His folly not only killed his army but destroyed the triumvirate and demolished any hope of future diplomatic relations between Rome and Parthia..
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