Chalkous - Phraates II Ecbatana

€264,872.00
IssuerParthian Empire
Year132 BC - 127 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueChalkon (1⁄48)
CurrencyDrachm (247 BC-224 AD)
CompositionCopper
Weight1.68 g
Dimensions15 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sellwood#16.29
Obverse descriptionDiademed, short-bearded bust left; no symbols; circular border of pellets.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionElephant advancing right. Four-line Greek inscription.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ
(Translation: Of Great King Arsaces, of Divine Descent)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (132 BC - 127 BC)  - -
Catalog ID6018636380
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