Parthian Empire Drachm - Phraates IV, -38 – -2
Sellwood Type 52.32 - Mithradatkart
Information
Country
Parthian Empire
Parthian Empire
Currency
Drachm
(247 – 224)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Silver Drachm
Year
-38 – -2
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.2
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Silver Drachm from Parthian Empire. Issued from -38 to -2. Struck in Silver. Measures 21 mm and weighs 4.2 g.
- Obverse
- Bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets
- Reverse
- Beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; behind throne, behind archer inverted Greek letter; sev-linene Greek inscription ; no border = illegible?
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (38 BC - 2 BC) | — | Sellwood 52.32 variant (behind throne, Greek letter Ο) | ||
| ND (38 BC - 2 BC) | — | Sellwood 52.32-33 variant (inverted Τ behind archer) | ||
| ND (38 BC - 2 BC) | — | Sellwood 52.32-33 variant (star behind archer) | ||
| ND (38 BC - 2 BC) | — | Sellwood 52.32-33 variant (Β behind archer) | ||
| ND (38 BC - 2 BC) | — | Sellwood 52.32-33 variant (Ξ behind archer) | ||
| ND (38 BC - 2 BC) | — | Sellwood 52.33 variant (Φ behind archer) |
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