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Tetradrachm - Phraates IV
| Issuer | Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) |
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| Year | 29 BC - 26 BC |
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| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
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| Reverse description | Arsakes I (dynastic founder) depicted as a seated archer in three-quarter view to the right, enthroned on an omphalos, holding a strung bow in his extended left hand. The figure wears Parthian dress and the composition is characteristic of Seleucid-derived numismatic tradition. A multi-line Greek legend surrounds the central type on all sides, filling the field with the full royal titulature. Possible control marks, including a letter beneath the throne and a pellet below the bow, appear as mint or date indicators on certain die varieties. |
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| Reverse lettering | ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ (Translation: KING OF KINGS ARSAKES THE BENEFACTOR THE JUST THE ILLUSTRIOUS FRIEND OF THE GREEKS) |
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| 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 - |
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