Tetrachalkon - Mithridates I

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IssuerParthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD))
Year165 BC - 132 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetrachalkon (1⁄16)
CurrencyDrachm (247 BC-224 AD)
CompositionCopper
Weight6.87 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sellwood#12.13 , Sunrise#– , Shore#
Obverse descriptionDiademed and draped bust of Mithradates right. Circular border.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionLong bearded bust right in kyrbasia (Bagāyāsh/Bagasis), three-line inscription.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟY ΑΡΣΑΚΟY
(Translation: KING GREAT ARSAKES)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (165 BC - 132 BC)  - -
Catalog ID5938422500
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