Parthian Empire Drachm - Mithradates II, -123 – -88
Sellwood Type 28.7
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, 19.0 x 19.3 x 18 millimeters)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.97
Diameter (mm)
19
Thickness (mm)
2.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Silver Drachm from Parthian Empire. Issued from -123 to -88. Struck in Silver. Measures 19 mm and weighs 3.97 g.
- Obverse
- Mithradates II (c. 123 - 88 B.C.) - ΜΙΘΡΑΔΑΤΗΣ - long-bearded bust left wearing tiara with eight-point star; griffin-ended torque; circular border of pellets
- Reverse
- Beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; no border; five-line Greek inscription
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (123 BC - 88 BC) | — | 78% | ||
| ND (123 BC - 88 BC) | — | Rhagae | 22% |
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