Drachm - Vologases III Ecbatana

Issuer Parthian Empire
Year 105-147
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Drachm (1)
Currency Drachm (247 BC-224 AD)
Composition Silver
Weight 3.7 g
Diameter 18 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sellwood#78
Obverse description Bare-headed bust left with long, pointed beard wearing diadem with loop at the top and three ends; earring visible; border of dots; border of dots.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Archer seated right on throne holding bow; archer`s seat represented as horizontal line; blundered Greek legend; monogram below bow.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ
(Translation: Coin of Arsaces the king of kings, the benefactor, the just, the illustrious, friend of the Greeks.)
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage ND (105-147) A - -
Numisquare ID 1905192070
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