Drachm - Mithridates II

€239,395.00
IssuerParthian Empire
Year123 BC - 88 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1)
CurrencyDrachm (247 BC-224 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.97 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness2.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular, 19.0 x 19.3 x 18 millimeters)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sellwood#28.7
Obverse descriptionLong-bearded bust left wearing tiara with eight-point star; griffin-ended torque; circular border of pellets.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionBeardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; no border; five-line Greek inscription.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (123 BC - 88 BC)  - -
ND (123 BC - 88 BC)  - Rhagae -
Catalog ID2658832290
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