Dichalkous - Arsaces II Artabanos I

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IssuerParthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD))
Year211 BC - 191 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDichalkon (1⁄24)
CurrencyDrachm (247 BC-224 AD)
CompositionBronze
Weight3.6 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sellwood#6.2, 6.2#, Sunrise#244 , Shore#
Obverse descriptionBeardless head left, wearing kyrbasia; circular border of pellets.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionBow in case; circular border of pellets; single-word Greek inscription in field right read from outside.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
(Translation: Arsaces)
Edge
MintNisa, modern-day Ashgabat,Turkmenistan
Rayy, modern-day Hasanabad,Iran
MintageND (211 BC - 191 BC)  - Rhagae-Arsacia? -
ND (211 BC - 191 BC)  - Mithridatkart? (monogram M in field left) -
ND (211 BC - 191 BC)  - Rhagae-Arsacia? (rev eagle standing r. on bull`s head with horse head monogram) -
ND (211 BC - 191 BC)  - Rhagae-Arsacia? (rev eagle standing r. on bull`s head) -
Catalog ID4190831560
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