Parthian Empire Drachm - Phraates III, -70 – -57
Sellwood Type 38.6 - Mithradatkart
Information
Country
Parthian Empire
Parthian Empire
Currency
Drachm
(247 – 224)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Silver Drachm
Year
-70 – -57
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.14
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Silver Drachm from Parthian Empire. Issued from -70 to -57. Struck in Silver. Measures 20 mm and weighs 4.14 g.
- Obverse
- Bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets
- Reverse
- Beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (70 BC - 57 BC) | — | Mithradatkart |
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