Drachm - Indeterminate King - temp. Khwasak - Kingdom of Elymais Arsacid Dynasty - Prince A
| Billon | 1.9 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Elymais (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 210-215 |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#154012 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Artemis standing right with bow and arrow.
Comment
Sear GIC 5919
Mitchiner ACW 721
Second indeterminate king (de Morgan's Prince 'A')
Khwasak was at the beginning of the 3rd century AD, the Satrap of Susa under the Parthian king Artabanus IV.
Khwasak is known from a stela found at Susa. The function of the stela is unknown but it might have been a tomb stone. The stela shows Khwasak and the king, who is handing over the ring of power to Khwasak. The Parthian text informs us that the stela was set up in the year AD 215. Susa was most likely in the 2nd century more or less an independent state. The inscription on the stela demonstrates that the city became at the beginning of the 3rd century again part of the Parthian empire with Khwasak as governor under king Artabanus IV.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper, and weighs 1.9 grams. This suggests that the coin was designed to be a practical and portable medium of exchange, suitable for everyday transactions. Additionally, the fact that it was issued during the reign of an indeterminate king during the Arsacid Dynasty, and bears the name of the Kingdom of Elymais, indicates that it was a widely used and widely accepted form of currency in the region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (210-215) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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