| Issuer | Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) |
| Year | 55 BC |
| Type | Commemorative circulation coin |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.94 g |
| Dimensions | |
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| Shape and Technique | Round (irregular) Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Reference(s) | Sellwood#41.17 |
| Obverse description | Short bearded bust left, wearing double banded diadem and segmented necklet, crescent above star behind head, dotted border. |
| Obverse script | |
| Obverse lettering | |
| Reverse description | Archer enthroned right, monogram below bow, eight-line inscription stylised and partly blundered. |
| Reverse script | |
| Reverse lettering | ΒΑCΙΛΕΩC ΒΑCΙΛΕΩN ΑΡCΑΚΟY ΛIOΛ (probably YIOY)
ΕYΕΡΓΕΤΟY ΦPAATOY ΕΠIΦΑNOYC EΠIKAΛOYMENOY ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟC
Γ[...] (Translation: King of Kings Arsaces, Son of Liol (probably), Benefactor, Phraates, Called Illustrious, Philhellene G...) |
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| Mint | |
| Mintage | ND (-55) - - |
| Catalog ID | 2918582630 |
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