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
Weight3.52 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sellwood#54.1
Obverse descriptionMedium bearded bust left, wearing double banded diadem, segmented necklet, wart on forehead, wreath carrying eagle behind head, crescent in front, dotted border.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionArcher enthroned right, eagle behind head, monogram below bow, seven-line inscription stylised and totally blundered.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩN ΑΡΣΑΚΟY EYEPΓETOY ΔΙΚΑΙΟY ΕΠIΦΑNOYΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ
(Translation: King of Kings, Arsaces, the Benefactor, the Just, the Illustrious, the Philhellene.)
Edge
MintMT
Nisa, modern-day Ashgabat,Turkmenistan
MintageND (38 BC - 2 BC)  - -
Catalog ID5625864780
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