Drachm - Phraates IV

€90,052.00
IssuerParthian Empire
Year38 BC - 2 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1)
CurrencyDrachm (247 BC-224 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.71 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sellwood#54, Shore#298
Obverse descriptionBare-headed bust left with royal wart, pointed beard; wearing diadem. Segmented necklet, eagle with wreath behind, star above crescent in front.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionArcher seated right on throne holding bow, below bow monogram.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ
Edge
MintEcbatana, modern-day Hamedan,Iran
Rayy, modern-day Hasanabad,Iran
MintageND (38 BC - 2 BC)  - Rhagae -
ND (38 BC - 2 BC) A - Ecbatana -
Catalog ID2629263030
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