Tetradrachm - Phraates IV Seleucia

€60,753.00
IssuerParthian Empire
Year38 BC - 2 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm (247 BC-224 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight12.36 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sellwood#51
Obverse descriptionBare-headed bust left with pointed beard, royal wart on brow, segmented necklet, wearing diadem.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionKing seated right on throne, receiving a palm branch from Tyche holding a cornucopia.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ
(Translation: King of kings Arsaces Benefactor Just Illustrious Friend of the Greeks.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (38 BC - 2 BC)  - -
Catalog ID9356856500
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