Parthian Empire Drachme - Mithradates I - 165-132 BC Sellwood Type 11.2, -165 – -132
Information
Country
Parthian Empire
Parthian Empire
Currency
Drachm
(247 – 224)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Drachme - Mithradates I - 165-132 BC Sellwood Type
Year
-165 – -132
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.38
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Drachme - Mithradates I - 165-132 BC Sellwood Type from Parthian Empire. Issued from -165 to -132. Struck in Silver. Measures 20 mm and weighs 4.38 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of the king with medium beard wearing the taenia, circular graining.
- Reverse
- King enthroned right on the omphalos, wearing khandis and bashlik, and holding a bow. Greek legend in 3 lines. Materialized ground.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (165 BC - 132 BC) | — | (fr) Sellwood 11.1 Hekatompylos | ||
| ND (165 BC - 132 BC) | — | (fr) Sellwood 11.2 portrait plus petit | ||
| ND (165 BC - 132 BC) | — | (fr) Sellwood 11.3 Nisa, couronne de feuille | ||
| ND (165 BC - 132 BC) | — | (fr) Sellwood 11.4 Nisa, idem 11.3 avec N au dessus de l'arc |
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