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
Weight3.88 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sellwood#53.6, 53.6#
Obverse descriptionMedium bearded bust left, wearing double banded diadem, segmented necklet, wart on forehead, wreath carrying eagle behind head removed from coin, star in front, dotted border.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionArcher enthroned right, star behind head, monogram below bow, seven-line inscription.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑCΙΛΕΩC ΒΑCΙΛΕΩN ΑΡCΑΚΟY EYEPΓETOY ΔΙΚΑΙΟY ΕΠIΦΑNOYC ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟC
(Translation: King of Kings, Arsaces, the Benefactor, the Just, the Illustrious, the Philhellene.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (38 BC - 2 BC)  - eagle behind head. -
ND (38 BC - 2 BC)  - eagle behind head removed. -
Catalog ID8610872530
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