Hemidrachm - Mithradates II

€1.00
IssuerParthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD))
Year121 BC - 91 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueHemidrachm (½)
CurrencyDrachm (247 BC-224 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.92 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sellwood#24.32
Obverse descriptionDiademed and medium bearded bust left, single turn spiral torque, dotted border.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionArcher seated right on omphalos, four-line inscription.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟY ΑΡΣΑΚΟY ΕΠIΦΑNOYΣ
(Translation: KING GREAT ARSAKES ILLUSTRIOUS)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (121 BC - 91 BC)  - -
Catalog ID9426356610
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