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Drachm - Mithridates II 96 BC - 93 BC
| Silver | 4.03 g |
| Issuer | Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) |
|---|---|
| King | Mithridates II (123 BC - 88 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 96 BC - 93 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.03 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#415043 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Archer seated right on omphalos, holding bow.
Script: Greek
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Mithridates II (96 BC - 93 BC) from Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) made of Silver weighing 4.03 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 currency and trade throughout the Parthian Empire, which at its peak was the largest empire of the ancient world, spanning from modern-day Iran, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey, and parts of Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan.
