Drachm - Phraates V eagle

€452,397.00
IssuerParthian Empire
Year2 BC - 4 AD
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueDrachm (1)
CurrencyDrachm (247 BC-224 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.62 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sunrise#400 var. , Shore#320 , Sellwood#
Obverse descriptionDiademed bust left; star-in-crescent before; behind, eagle flying left, crowning Phraates with wreath. Doted border.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionArcher (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; ИI below bow; symbol behind throne. Legend around the archer.
Reverse scriptGreek, Greek (retrograde)
Reverse lettering
Edge
MintИI
Nisa, modern-day Ashgabat,Turkmenistan
MintageND (2 BC - 4 AD)  - -
Catalog ID4603136420
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