Drachm - Mithridates II Margiane

€450,873.00
IssuerParthian Empire
Year121 BC - 91 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1)
CurrencyDrachm (247 BC-224 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.00 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sellwood#23.3
Obverse descriptionDiademed bust left; MP below right. Dotted border.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringMP
(Translation: MR)
Reverse descriptionArcher (Arsakes I) seated right on omphalos, wearing kyrbasia and segmented armor, holding a bow in right hand. Legend in four lines flanking the archer.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΥ
(Translation: King Arsaces Epiphan Philhellen.)
Edge
MintMR
Antioch of Margiana, Margiana,modern-day Merv, Turkmenistan
MintageND (121 BC - 91 BC)  - -
Catalog ID7140091710
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