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Drachm - Phraates III
| Issuer | Parthian Empire |
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| Year | 62 BC - 58 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Draped bust of Phraates III facing left, portrayed with a short beard and moustache. The king wears an elaborate tiara adorned with a decorative frieze featuring a row of stags in relief, surmounted by beaded ornaments and floral finials. A beaded diadem is visible beneath the tiara, with long ribbon ends falling behind. The portrait is rendered in the Hellenistic tradition, with fine detail in the facial features and headdress. |
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| Reverse script | Greek |
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| Mintage | ND (62 BC - 58 BC) |
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