Dichalkon - Sinatruces

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IssuerParthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD))
Year77 BC - 70 BC
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueDichalkon (1⁄24)
CurrencyDrachm (247 BC-224 AD)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.71 g
Dimensions15 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sellwood#34.9
Obverse descriptionBearded bust left wearing tiara (T34i) decorated on side with fleur de lys, around crest with pairs of pellets on stalks; behind bust, anchor symbol; circular border of pellets
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionPegasus flying right (or prancing horse?); no border; six-line Greek inscription.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ
(Translation: Great King Arsaces the Benefactor, Illustrious, Friend of the Greeks)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (77 BC - 70 BC)  - -
Catalog ID1609802460
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