Tetradrachm - Phraates IV

€1.00
IssuerParthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD))
Year29 BC - 26 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm (247 BC-224 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight10.71 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sellwood#55.10,
Obverse descriptionDiademed bust left with medium and tapering beard, spiral torque, dotted border.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionKing enthroned left with bow and sceptre, monogram above bow, letter A between king`s legs and under throne seat, abbreviated month name (Artemisios) in exergue.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ
(Translation: KING OF KINGS ARSAKES THE BENEFACTOR THE JUST THE ILLUSTRIOUS FRIEND OF THE GREEKS)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ?  - -
?  - -
?  - -
ND (29 BC - 26 BC)  - -
ND (29 BC - 26 BC)  - Α between feet -
ND (29 BC - 26 BC)  - Α between feet; pellet below bow (month off flan) -
ND (29 BC - 26 BC)  - Α missing under throne -
ND (29 BC - 26 BC)  - Δ under throne -
Catalog ID5247989330
Comments