Parthian Empire Drachm - Mithradates II, -123 – -88
Sellwood Type 24
Information
Country
Parthian Empire
Parthian Empire
Currency
Drachm
(247 – 224)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Silver Drachm
Year
-123 – -88
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.08
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Silver Drachm from Parthian Empire. Issued from -123 to -88. Struck in Silver. Measures 20 mm and weighs 4.08 g.
- Obverse
- Medium bearded bust left wearing diadem, pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets.
- Reverse
- Beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; no border; square four-line Greek inscription
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (123 BC - 88 BC) | — | |||
| ND (123 BC - 88 BC) | — | Ecbatana | ||
| ND (123 BC - 88 BC) | — | Rhagae |
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