Parthian Empire Tetradrachm - temp. Tiridate I under Phraates IV, 27
Sellwood Type 55.3-4-5-6 - King seated left on throne type - Seleucia
Information
Country
Parthian Empire
Parthian Empire
Currency
Drachm
(247 – 224)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
AR Tetradrachm
Year
27
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
12.14
Diameter (mm)
27
Thickness (mm)
3.4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
AR Tetradrachm from Parthian Empire. Issued in 27. Struck in Silver. Measures 27 mm and weighs 12.14 g.
- Obverse
- Bust left with medium tapered beard wearing diadem and three-band torque with no visible end; no wart; four formal rows of curls with no ear visible; circular border of dots
- Reverse
- Male wearing diadem seated left on throne; in right hand Nike stands right presenting wreath; in left hand, scepter; under throne, no border (King of kings. Arsaces, the benefactor (Euergetes), the just (Dikaios), the illustrious (Epiphanes), friend of the Greeks (Philhellen))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -27 ΕΠΣ | — | O ΔΑΙΣΙ July, 27 B.C. Sellwood 55.5-6 variant (month O ΔΑΙΣΙ; pellet between feet) | ||
| -27 ΕΠΣ | — | O ΔΑΙΣΙ July, 27 B.C. Sellwood 55.5-6 variant (month O ΔΑΙΣΙ) | ||
| -27 ΕΠΣ | — | Y ΔΑΙΣΙ September, 27 B.C. Sellwood 55.5-6 variant (month Y ΔΑΙΣΙ; pellet between feet) | ||
| -27 ΕΠΣ | — | ΑΡΤΕ April, 27 B.C. Sellwood 55.4 variant (pellet between feet; legend ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΥ instead of ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ) | ||
| -27 ΕΠΣ | — | Γ ΔΑΙΣΙ August, 27 B.C. Sellwood 55.5 | ||
| -27 ΕΠΣ | — | Γ ΔΑΙΣΙ August, 27 B.C. Sellwood 55.5 variant (pellet between feet) | ||
| -27 ΕΠΣ | — | ΔΑΙΣΙ May, 27 B.C. Sellwood 55.5-6 variant (no month prefix) | ||
| -27 ΕΠΣ | — | ΞΑΝΔΙ March, 27 B.C. Sellwood 55.3 | ||
| -27 ΕΠΣ | — | Π ΔΑΙΣ June, 27 B.C Sellwood 55.6 variant (pellet between feet) | ||
| -27 ΕΠΣ | — | Π ΔΑΙΣ June, 27 B.C. Sellwood 55.6 |
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