Drachm - Artabanus II

€95,196.00
IssuerParthian Empire
Year10-38
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1)
CurrencyDrachm (247 BC-224 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.2 g
Dimensions21.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sellwood#63
Obverse descriptionBare-headed bust left with medium square cut beard, wearing diadem with loop at the top and three ends, hair almost straight, earring visible; border of dots.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionBeardless archer, seated right on throne; in right hand, bow; below bow monogram 26.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΣ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ
Edge
MintEcbatana, modern-day Hamedan,Iran
Rayy, modern-day Hasanabad,Iran
MintageND (10-38)  - Rhagae (Type 63.7) -
ND (10-38) A - Ecbatana (Type 63.6) -
Catalog ID3279362250
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