Parthian Empire Chalkous - Mithradates I, -171 – -138
Sellwood Type 8.2 - Hekatompylos
Information
Country
Parthian Empire
Parthian Empire
Currency
Drachm
(247 – 224)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Æ Chalkous
Year
-171 – -138
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.78
Diameter (mm)
15
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Æ Chalkous from Parthian Empire. Issued from -171 to -138. Struck in Copper. Measures 15 mm and weighs 2.78 g.
- Obverse
- Beardless head left, wearing bashlyk; circular border of pellets
- Reverse
- Horse walking right; circular border of pellets; above horse, single-word retrograde Greek inscription read from inside
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (171 BC - 138 BC) | — |
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