Tetradrachm - Mithridates II Bust right, Susa

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IssuerParthian Empire
Year121 BC - 119 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm (247 BC-224 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight15.78 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sellwood#18.2 (for
Obverse descriptionDiademed bust right; fillet border.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionApollo seated left on omphalos, holding filleted palm frond and bow set on ground; monogram to outer left; AB in exergue. Legend in four lines flanking Apollo. Dotted border.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΑΒ
(Translation: Great King Arsaces Epiphan)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (121 BC - 119 BC)  - -
Catalog ID3686981280
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