Tetradrachm - Phraates V and Musa

€379,493.00
IssuerParthian Empire
Year1 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm (247 BC-224 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight11.11 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sellwood#58.4-6, Shore#323
Obverse descriptionDiademed bust left with long and tapering bead, wart on brow, short hair, ear and earring visible, wearing spiral torque, flying Nike in front, year date BIT (312 SEM) set in diadem ends, all flanked by two-line inscription BACI??OC BACI??ON.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionQueen`s bust in tiara with double loop right, flying Nike in front, abbreviated month name ?AN (Xandikos, Apr./May AD 1, reading from outside) set in diadem ends, around, four-line inscription, TEAC OYPANIAC MOYCHC BACI?ICHC
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage312 (1 BC)  - -
Catalog ID2599356280
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