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Drachm - Mithridates II 123 BC - 88 BC
| Silver | 4.22 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) |
|---|---|
| King | Mithridates II (123 BC - 88 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 123 BC - 88 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.22 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#60627 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; no border; five-line Greek inscription.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Mithridates II (123 BC - 88 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 king, Mithridates II, on one side and an image of the goddess Athena on the other. This coin was used as a means of payment and trade throughout the Parthian Empire, which at its peak was the largest empire of the ancient world, stretching from modern-day Iran, Armenia, and Azerbaijan to parts of Turkey, Iraq, and Syria.
