Parthian Empire Tetradrachm - Vologases VI, 208 – 228
Sellwood Type 88 - Seleucia
Information
Country
Parthian Empire
Parthian Empire
Currency
Drachm
(247 – 224)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Æ Tetradrachm
Year
208 – 228
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
13
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Æ Tetradrachm from Parthian Empire. Issued from 208 to 228. Struck in Billon. Measures 26 mm and weighs 13 g.
- Obverse
- Bust left with long, tapered beard wearing tiara with hooks on crest, horn on side and long, curved earflap and earring. Lock of hair on forehead representing royal wart; B behind head. Diadem with loop at top and three ends.
- Reverse
- King seated left on throne, Tyche standing right before him, giving him diadem and holding scepter; standard legend off the flan and severely blundered. Seleucid date above diadem.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (208-228) | — | Seleucia |
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