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Drachm - Artabanus I 126 BC - 122 BC
| Silver | 4.13 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 | 4.13 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#377772 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on omphalos, holding bow.
Script: Greek
Edge
Plain
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 4.13 g is that it features an image of a king, likely Artabanus I, on the obverse (front) side, while the reverse (back) side features an image of a god, possibly Ahura Mazda, the supreme deity of the ancient Iranian religion. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the economic, political, and religious practices of the Parthian Empire during its time.
