Parthian Empire Tetradrachm - Vardanes II, 55 – 58

Sellwood Type 69 - Ecbatana

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Parthian Empire Parthian Empire
Currency Drachm (247 – 224)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination AR Tetradrachm
Year 55 – 58
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 14.64
Diameter (mm) 27
Demonetized Yes

Description

AR Tetradrachm from Parthian Empire. Issued from 55 to 58. Struck in Silver. Measures 27 mm and weighs 14.64 g.

Obverse
Bust left with very short beard wearing diadem and spiral torque; four waves in hair cover ear, hair above diadem as ringlets; wart on forehead is visible; circular border of dots
Reverse
Male wearing diadem seated left on throne, extending right hand, grasping hilt of sword in left; to his left, Tyche stands right presenting diadem in right hand, and holding scepter in left; above diadem, Greek letters in exergue, seven-line Greek inscription (the King of Kings […] Benefactor, Just, God Manifest, Philhellene)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (55-58) 

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