Tetrachalkous - Sinatruces

€340,297.00
IssuerParthian Empire
Year95 BC - 90 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetrachalkon (1⁄16)
CurrencyDrachm (247 BC-224 AD)
CompositionCopper
Weight3.3 g
Dimensions15.6 mm
Thickness2.7 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sellwood#33, Shore#118
Obverse descriptionParthian king, with long-bearded bust left wearing tiara; circular border of pellets.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionPegasus flying right; no border; five-line Greek inscription.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΝΙΚΑΤΟΡΟΣ
Edge
MintEcbatana, modern-day Hamedan,Iran
Rayy, modern-day Hasanabad,Iran
MintageND (95 BC - 90 BC)  - Ecbatana -
ND (95 BC - 90 BC)  - Rhagae -
Catalog ID5120356460
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