Drachm - Vologases I Aramaic letters

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IssuerParthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD))
Year51-78
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1)
CurrencyDrachm (247 BC-224 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.50 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sellwood#71.1
Obverse descriptionBust left, with medium, rectangular but tapering beard, hair in five distinct waves, wart on brow, two Aramaic letters behind head, wearing double banded diadem with double loop, earring visible, spiral torque, dotted border.
Obverse scriptAramaic
Obverse letteringwl
(Translation: Vologases)
Reverse descriptionArcher enthroned right, monogram below bow, seven-line inscription.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩN ΑΡΣΑΚΟY EYEPΓETOY ΔΙΚΑΙΟY ΕΠIΦΑNOYΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ
(Translation: King of Kings, Arsaces, the Benefactor, the Just, the Illustrious, the Philhellene.)
Edge
MintAT
Ecbatana, modern-day Hamedan,Iran
MintageND (51-78)  - -
Catalog ID6972860450
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