Drachm - Phraates III

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IssuerParthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD))
Year69 BC - 57 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1)
CurrencyDrachm (247 BC-224 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.16 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sellwood#38.3
Obverse descriptionBearded bust left wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; circular border of pellets.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionBeardless archer wearing kyrbasia and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram Ѧ; no border; seven-line inscription.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ
Edge
MintѦ
Ecbatana, modern-day Hamedan,Iran
MintageND (69 BC - 57 BC)  - -
Catalog ID6758681720
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