Parthian Empire Drachm - Arsaces I, -247 – -211
Sellwood Type 3 - Mithradatkart
Information
Country
Parthian Empire
Parthian Empire
Currency
Drachm
(247 – 224)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Silver Drachm
Year
-247 – -211
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.04
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Silver Drachm from Parthian Empire. Issued from -247 to -211. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 4.04 g.
- Obverse
- Beardless head left, wearing bashlyk; circular border of pellets
- Reverse
- Beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated left on backless throne, holding bow in left hand; monogram below seat; circular border of pellets; below bow, single-line Aramaic inscription; behind archer, single-word Greek inscription
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (247 BC - 211 BC) Μ | — | ΑΡΣΑΚ[ΟΥ] read from outside | ||
| ND (247 BC - 211 BC) ΜΤ | — | ΑΡΣΑΚ[ΟΥ] read from inside | ||
| ND (247 BC - 211 BC) ΜΤ | — | ΑΡΣΑΚ[ΟΥ] read from outside |
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