Parthian Empire Drachm - Gotarzes I, -91 – -87
Information
Country
Parthian Empire
Parthian Empire
Currency
Drachm
(247 – 224)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Drachm - Gotarzes I
Year
-91 – -87
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.09
Diameter (mm)
19
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Drachm - Gotarzes I from Parthian Empire. Issued from -91 to -87. Struck in Silver. Measures 19 mm and weighs 4.09 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of the king on the left with medium beard, wearing the tiara, circular graining.
- Reverse
- Arsacès enthroned on the right, wearing khandis and bashlik and holding a bow in his hand. Around it, a Greek legend in 6 lines.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (91 BC - 87 BC) | — | (fr) S.29.-, Globule au bout du torque Atelier : Margiane ou un autre atelier oriental ? | ||
| ND (91 BC - 87 BC) | — | (fr) S.29.1, Ecbatane, | ||
| ND (91 BC - 87 BC) | — | (fr) S.29.1v, Margiane ou un autre atelier oriental ? | ||
| ND (91 BC - 87 BC) | — | (fr) S.29.2, Rhagae, torque en globule | ||
| ND (91 BC - 87 BC) | — | (fr) S.29.3, Rhagae, torque en griffon | ||
| ND (91 BC - 87 BC) | — | (fr) S.29.3v, Margiane ou un autre atelier oriental ?, torque en griffon |
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