Parthian Empire Drachm - Mithradates II, -123 – -88

Sellwood Type 27.1 - Rhagae

Obverse Reverse

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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