Tetradrachm - Arsaces XVI monograms above and below bow

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IssuerParthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD))
Year78 BC - 62 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm (247 BC-224 AD)
CompositionBillon
Weight15.87 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sellwood#30.9
Obverse descriptionDiademed and short bearded bust left, wearing spiral torque, dotted border.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionArcher enthroned right, bow in outstretched right hand, monograms above and below bow. Legend in seven lines around the archer in a square shape.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ APΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΕΝΟΣ
(Translation: KING GREAT ARSAKOS GODLIKE BENEFACTOR ILLUSTRIOUS PHILHELLENE)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (78 BC - 62 BC)  - -
Catalog ID3267707690
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