Tetradrachm - Phraates V and Musa

Issuer Parthian Empire
Year 1 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (4)
Currency Drachm (247 BC-224 AD)
Composition Silver
Weight 11.11 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sellwood#58.4-6, Shore#323
Obverse description Diademed 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 script Greek
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Queen`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 script Greek
Reverse lettering
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage 312 (1 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 2599356280
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