Parthian Empire Drachm - Mithradates I, -185 – -132
Sellwood Type 10.1 - Hekatompylos
Information
Country
Parthian Empire
Parthian Empire
Currency
Drachm
(247 – 224)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Silver Drachm
Year
-185 – -132
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.67
Diameter (mm)
19.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Silver Drachm from Parthian Empire. Issued from -185 to -132. Struck in Silver. Measures 19.5 mm and weighs 3.67 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of the king on the left, wearing the bashlik
- Reverse
- Arsaces, founder of the dynasty, wearing bashlik and kandys, seated on the Omphalos, holding a composite bow in one hand. Legend in 3 lines in Greek. (BASILEOS / MEGALOY / APSAKoY)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (185 BC - 132 BC) | — |
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