Parthian Empire Drachm - Arsaces II, -211 – -191
Sellwood Type 5 - Hekatompylos
Information
Country
Parthian Empire
Parthian Empire
Currency
Drachm
(247 – 224)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Silver Drachm
Year
-211 – -191
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Silver Drachm from Parthian Empire. Issued from -211 to -191. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 4 g.
- Obverse
- Beardless head left, wearing bashlyk; circular border of pellets
- Reverse
- Beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on backless throne, holding bow in left hand; below bow, monogram A; circular border of pellets; behind archer, single-word Greek inscription read from outside
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (211 BC - 191 BC) | — | Hekatompylos |
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