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Chalkous - Phraates II Ecbatana
Issuer | Parthian Empire |
Year | 132 BC - 127 BC |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
Composition | Copper |
Weight | 1.68 g |
Dimensions | 15 mm |
Thickness | |
Shape and Technique | Round (irregular) Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
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In circulation to | |
Reference(s) | Sellwood#16.29 |
Obverse description | Diademed, short-bearded bust left; no symbols; circular border of pellets. |
Obverse script | |
Obverse lettering | |
Reverse description | Elephant advancing right. Four-line Greek inscription. |
Reverse script | Greek |
Reverse lettering | ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ (Translation: Of Great King Arsaces, of Divine Descent) |
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Mint | |
Mintage | ND (132 BC - 127
BC) - -
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Catalog ID | 6018636380 |
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