Parthian Empire Drachm - Phraates IV, -38 – -2
Sellwood Type 54
Information
Country
Parthian Empire
Parthian Empire
Currency
Drachm
(247 – 224)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Silver Drachm
Year
-38 – -2
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.71
Diameter (mm)
19
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Silver Drachm from Parthian Empire. Issued from -38 to -2. Struck in Silver. Measures 19 mm and weighs 3.71 g.
- Obverse
- Bare-headed bust left with royal wart, pointed beard; wearing diadem. Segmented necklet, eagle with wreath behind, star above crescent in front
- Reverse
- Archer seated right on throne holding bow, below bow monogram (BASILEOS BASILEON ARSAKOU EUERGETOU DIKAIOU EPIPHANOUS PHILELLENOS ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ = king of kings ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ = Arsaces ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ = Benefactor ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ = Just ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ = Illustrious ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ = Friend of the Greeks)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (38 BC - 2 BC) | — | Court at Rhagae | 28% | |
| ND (38 BC - 2 BC) A | — | Ecbatana | 61% |
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