Drachm - Phraates III Rhagae

€215,529.00
IssuerParthian Empire
Year70 BC - 57 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1)
CurrencyDrachm (247 BC-224 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight4 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sellwood#39.5
Obverse descriptionLong-bearded bust left wearing tiara (T39ii) decorated on side with horn and stags with prominent antlers around crest; circular border of pellets.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionBeardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~].
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (70 BC - 57 BC)  - -
Catalog ID3494784570
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