Parthian Empire Tetradrachm - Phraataces and Musa, 1 – 4

AR Tetradrachm from Parthian Empire. Issued from 1 to 4. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 11.11 g.

Obverse

Diademed bust left with long and tapering bead, wart on brow, short hair, ear and earring visible, wearing spiral torque, flying Nike in front, year date BIT (312 SEM) set in diadem ends, all flanked by two-line inscription BACI??OC BACI??ON.

Reverse

Queen's bust in tiara with double loop right, flying Nike in front, abbreviated month name ?AN (Xandikos, Apr./May AD 1, reading from outside) set in diadem ends, around, four-line inscription, TEAC OYPANIAC MOYCHC BACI?ICHC

Edge

Smooth