Parthian Empire Tetradrachm - Mithradates I, -171 – -138
Sellwood Type 13 - Seleucia
Information
Country
Parthian Empire
Parthian Empire
Currency
Drachm
(247 – 224)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
AR Tetradrachm
Year
-171 – -138
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
15.12
Demonetized
Yes
Description
AR Tetradrachm from Parthian Empire. Issued from -171 to -138. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 15.12 g.
- Obverse
- Bearded bust right, wearing diadem; irregular die axes; circular reel and pellet border
- Reverse
- Naked Herakles standing left; holding cup, lion's skin and club. Four-line Greek inscription.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (171 BC - 138 BC) | — | Rev. in exergue Greek letters ΔΟΡ; no border (Sellwood 13.5) | ||
| ND (171 BC - 138 BC) | — | Rev. in exergue monogram [ΧΑΡ]; no border (Sellwood 13.2) | ||
| ND (171 BC - 138 BC) | — | Rev. in field left monogram [ΑΡΤ]; in exergue Greek letters ΓΟΡ; no border (Sellwood 13.3) | ||
| ND (171 BC - 138 BC) | — | Rev. in field left monogram [ΥΟ]; in exergue Greek letters ΓΟΡ; no border (Sellwood 13.4) | ||
| ND (171 BC - 138 BC) | — | Rev. no monogram nor date; no border (Sellwood 13.1) |
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