Drachm - Artabanus I (127 BC - 123 BC) front Drachm - Artabanus I (127 BC - 123 BC) back
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Drachm - Artabanus I 127 BC - 123 BC

 
Silver 3.83 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD))
King
Artabanus I (𐭍𐭐𐭕𐭓) (127 BC - 123 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
127 BC - 123 BC
Value
Drachm (1)
Currency
Drachm (247 BC-224 AD)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.83 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#377799
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow.

Script: Greek

Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ME ΓAΛOY APΣAKOY ΘEOΠATPOΣ/EVEPΓETOY, EN P AΓAIC ME ΓAΛOV.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Artabanus I (127 BC - 123 BC) from Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) made of Silver weighing 3.83 g is that it features an image of a king with a long beard, which was a symbol of wisdom and power in ancient Persia.