Drachm - Gondopharan tamgha countermark Province of Sogdiana or Margiana

€439,320.00
IssuerIndo-Parthian Kingdom
Year12 BC - 130 AD
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueDrachm (1)
CurrencyDrachm (12 BC-225 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.3 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Senior#202
Obverse descriptionDiademed short-bearded bust left, wearing torque with pellet end Star front, crescent behind, Gondopharan tamgha c/m in oval incuse below
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionArcher (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow, seven-line Greek inscription around, anchor symbol behind throne
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ
(Translation: King of Kings Arsaces, Beneficent, Just, Illustriously born, Lover of Greece.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (12 BC - 130 AD)  - Province of Sogdiana or Margiana -
Catalog ID9336821680
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