Parthian Empire Drachm - Mithradates IV, 129 – 140
Sellwood Type 82 - Ecbatana
Information
Country
Parthian Empire
Parthian Empire
Currency
Drachm
(247 – 224)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Silver Drachm
Year
129 – 140
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.7
Diameter (mm)
18
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Silver Drachm from Parthian Empire. Issued from 129 to 140. Struck in Silver. Measures 18 mm and weighs 3.7 g.
- Obverse
- Bust left with short beard wearing double-banded diadem, segmented necklet with a medallion. Diadem has extra lines engraved on band
- Reverse
- Archer seated right on throne holding bow, monogram below bow; six line Greek inscription; left side inscription read from outside. Aramaic inscription on top line
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (129-140) | — | Ecbatana (Sellwood 82.1) | 29% | |
| ND (129-140) | — | Ecbatana (Sellwood 82.3) | 57% |
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