Parthian Empire Drachm - Mithradates I, -171 – -138
Sellwood Type 7 - Hekatompylos
Information
Country
Parthian Empire
Parthian Empire
Currency
Drachm
(247 – 224)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Silver Drachm
Year
-171 – -138
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Silver Drachm from Parthian Empire. Issued from -171 to -138. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 4.3 g.
- Obverse
- Beardless head left, wearing bashlyk; circular border of pellets.
- Reverse
- Beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; no border; behind archer, single-word Greek inscription read from outside.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (171 BC - 138 BC) | — | Hekatompylos |
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