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Drachm - Artabanus I 126 BC - 122 BC
| Silver | 3.82 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) |
|---|---|
| King | Artabanus I (𐭍𐭐𐭕𐭓) (127 BC - 123 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 126 BC - 122 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.82 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#375218 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
King enthroned right on the omphalos, wearing khandis and bashlik and holding a bow. On either side, Greek legend in 4 lines. Materialized ground.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛoY APΣAKoY ΦIΛAΔEΛΦoY
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Artabanus I (126 BC - 122 BC) from Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) made of Silver weighing 3.82 g is that it features an image of a king with a long beard, which was a symbol of wisdom and power in ancient Persian culture.
