Parthian Empire Tetradrachm - Gotarzes II of Parthia, 40 – 51
Sellwood Type 65 - Seleucia
Information
Country
Parthian Empire
Parthian Empire
Currency
Drachm
(247 – 224)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
AR Tetradrachm
Year
40 – 51
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
14.26
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
AR Tetradrachm from Parthian Empire. Issued from 40 to 51. Struck in Silver. Measures 29 mm and weighs 14.26 g.
- Obverse
- Bare-headed bust left with long, somewhat pointed beard; diadem with loop at the top and three ends. Lock of hair representing royal wart on forehead; border of dots
- Reverse
- King seated right on throne; Tyche standing left before him, presenting diadem and holding cornucopiae. Greek inscription
- Edge
- Smooth
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