Drachm - Vologases VI Bent earflap

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IssuerParthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD))
Year207-221
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1)
CurrencyDrachm (247 BC-224 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.86 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sellwood#88.22
Obverse descriptionBust left with long pointed beard, wearing single banded diadem with double loop, and tiara with earflaps bent horizontal at bottom, decorated with pearls on stalk around crest and vertically on side, two Aramaic letters behind head, two pendent ends to diadem, dotted border
Obverse scriptAramaic
Obverse letteringwl
(Translation: Vologases)
Reverse descriptionArcher enthroned right, monogram below bow, Aramaic followed by a four-line stylised and totally blundered `Greek` inscription, composed of meaningless characters.
Reverse scriptAramaic, Greek
Reverse letteringWlgšy MLK`
(Translation: King Vologases)
Edge
MintAT
Ecbatana, modern-day Hamedan,Iran
MintageND (207-221) AT - -
Catalog ID3100795480
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