Drachm - Sanabares Comprising Sakastan plus Turan until c.160 AD

€191,215.00
IssuerIndo-Parthian Kingdom
Year135-160
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1)
CurrencyDrachm (12 BC-225 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.94 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness1.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIG#1151
Obverse descriptionDiademed bust of bearbed king left, wearing close fitting decorated headress with dotted rays above, with ear pieces and posterior streamers. Behind head Pehlvi legend.
Obverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Obverse lettering
(Translation: SA)
Reverse descriptionArcher seated right: Below bow mint monogram. Legend differing slightly on most coins between forms a. and b.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕ ΜΕΓΑΣ ΟΣ ΜΕΓ ΣΑΝΑΒΡ ΑΣ ΣΑΝΑΙ ΙΟΥ ηΙ ΒΑΡ Τ
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (135-160)  - -
Catalog ID1599201320
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