Parthian Empire Tetradrachm - Darius, -80 – -70
Sellwood Type 36 - Seleucia
Information
Country
Parthian Empire
Parthian Empire
Currency
Drachm
(247 – 224)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
AR Tetradrachm
Year
-80 – -70
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
14.81
Diameter (mm)
30
Demonetized
Yes
Description
AR Tetradrachm from Parthian Empire. Issued from -80 to -70. Struck in Silver. Measures 30 mm and weighs 14.81 g.
- Obverse
- Short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and spiral torque; circular border of pellets
- Reverse
- Beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; above bow, Greek letters; no border; seven-line Greek inscription
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (80 BC - 70 BC) | — | rev. monogram HR above bow (Sellwood 36.1) | ||
| ND (80 BC - 70 BC) | — | rev. monogram ΒΑ above bow (Sellwood 36.2) | ||
| ND (80 BC - 70 BC) | — | rev. monogram ΒΑ above bow, below bow letter Ζ (legend ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΡΟΣ - Sellwood 36.3) | ||
| ND (80 BC - 70 BC) | — | rev. monogram ΒΑ above bow, below bow letter Ζ (Sellwood 36.3) |
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