Drachm - Phraates III

€389,562.00
IssuerParthian Empire
Year69 BC - 57 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1)
CurrencyDrachm (247 BC-224 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.9 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sellwood#35
Obverse descriptionObverse, bust of the King facing front, wearing a headband (taenia), with a spiral torque.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionArsacès, founder of the dynasty, seated on a throne, holding a bow in one hand. Under the bow, a monogram.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringBAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛoY APΣAKoY ΘEoΠAToPoΣ EYEPΓEToY EΠIΦANoYΣ KAI ΦIΛEΛΛHNoΣ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (69 BC - 57 BC)  - -
Catalog ID4632819860
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