Parthian Empire Drachm - Mithradates II, -123 – -88
Sellwood Type 27.1 - Rhagae
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)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.13
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Silver Drachm from Parthian Empire. Issued from -123 to -88. Struck in Silver. Measures 20 mm and weighs 4.13 g.
- Obverse
- Long-bearded bust left wearing diadem; circular border of pellets
- Reverse
- Beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; empty cloak arm ending in pellet well below seat; no border; five-line Greek inscription (BASILEOS BASILEON MEGALOU ARSAKOU EPIPHANOUS Of Great Arsaces, King of Kings, God Manifest)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (123 BC - 88 BC) | — |
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