Parthian Empire Drachme - Mithradates II - 121-91 BC Sellwood Type 27.5- Atelier III, -121 – -91
Information
Country
Parthian Empire
Parthian Empire
Currency
Drachm
(247 – 224)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Drachme - Mithradates II - 121-91 BC Sellwood Type
Year
-121 – -91
Ruler
Mithridates II
(-123–-88)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.09
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Drachme - Mithradates II - 121-91 BC Sellwood Type from Parthian Empire. Issued from -121 to -91. Struck in Silver. Measures 20 mm and weighs 4.09 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of the king on the left with long beard wearing the taenia, circular pomegranate.
- Reverse
- Arsacès enthroned on the right, wearing khandis and bashlik and holding a bow in his hand. Around it, a Greek legend in 5 lines.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (121 BC - 91 BC) | — | (fr) S.27.1, Rhagae | ||
| ND (121 BC - 91 BC) | — | (fr) S.27.2, Ecbatane | ||
| ND (121 BC - 91 BC) | — | (fr) S.27.3 | ||
| ND (121 BC - 91 BC) | — | (fr) S.27.4, Rhagae Monogramme devant le buste | ||
| ND (121 BC - 91 BC) | — | (fr) S.27.5, Atelier III, monogramme derrière l'archer | ||
| ND (121 BC - 91 BC) | — | (fr) S.27.5v, Atelier III, pas de monogramme | ||
| ND (121 BC - 91 BC) | — | (fr) S.27.5v, Atelier III, pas de monogramme, ni d'étoile sur la robe |
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