Drachm - Mithradates II Bow and Arrow

€459,086.00
IssuerParthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD))
Year123 BC - 88 BC
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueDrachm (1)
CurrencyDrachm (247 BC-224 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.14 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sellwood#26.3 , Shore#79
Obverse descriptionDiademed bust right to left, with a long beard, earring and torque ends in griffin.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionArcher (Arsaces I) wearing kyrbasia and a segmented armor seated right, holding a bow and arrow in both hands. Monogram behind. Legend in four lines around the archer in a square shape.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ [...AP...]
(Translation: Great King Arsaces)
Edge
MintA
Ecbatana, modern-day Hamedan,Iran
MintageND (123 BC - 88 BC)  - -
Catalog ID2125677440
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