Drachm - Phraates IV

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IssuerParthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD))
Year38 BC - 2 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1)
CurrencyDrachm (247 BC-224 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.87 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sellwood#51.4
Obverse descriptionMedium bearded bust left, wearing double banded diadem, segmented necklet, wart on forehead, dotted border.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionArcher enthroned right, monogram AT below bow, seven-line inscription.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩN ΑΡΣΑΚΟY EYEPΓETOY ΔΙΚΑΙΟY ΕΠIΦΑNOYΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ
(Translation: King of Kings, Arsaces, the Benefactor, the Just, the Illustrious, the Philhellene.)
Edge
MintAT
Ecbatana, modern-day Hamedan,Iran
MintageND (38 BC - 2 BC)  - -
Catalog ID1632039260
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