Drachm - Arsaces I (Nisa) (247 BC - 211 BC) front Drachm - Arsaces I (Nisa) (247 BC - 211 BC) back
Drachm - Arsaces I (Nisa) (247 BC - 211 BC) photo
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Drachm - Arsaces I Nisa 247 BC - 211 BC

 
Silver 4.22 g -
Description
Issuer
Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD))
King
Arsaces I (Ἀρσάκης) (238 BC - 211 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
247 BC - 211 BC
Value
Drachm (1)
Currency
Drachm (247 BC-224 AD)
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.22 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#90671
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated left on backless throne, holding bow in left hand; circular border of pellets; two-line Greek inscription.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΟΡΟΣ

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Arsaces I (Nisa) (247 BC - 211 BC) from Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) made of Silver weighing 4.22 g is that it features an image of the Parthian king Arsaces I, also known as Arsaces Nisa, on one side, and an image of the Greek goddess Athena on the other. This coin was minted during the reign of Arsaces I, who was the founder of the Parthian Empire and ruled from 247 BC to 211 BC. The coin's design reflects the cultural exchange and influence of Greek and Parthian civilizations during that time.