Hemidrachm - Phriapatius

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IssuerParthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD))
Year190 BC - 175 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueHemidrachm (1/2)
CurrencyDrachm (247 BC-224 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.71 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sellwood#9.6
Obverse descriptionDiademed bust left in kyrbasia, wearing single turn torque, dotted border.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionArcher seated right on omphalos, two-line inscription ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ (left) ΑΡΣΑΚΟY (right).
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΡΣΑΚΟY
(Translation: KING ARSAKOU)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (190 BC - 175 BC)  - -
Catalog ID9023630780
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