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Drachm - Mithridates III 87 BC - 80 BC
| Silver | 4.07 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) |
|---|---|
| King | Mithridates III (𐭌𐭄𐭓𐭃𐭕) (87 BC - 80 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 87 BC - 80 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.07 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (Die Alignment: 11h) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#420994 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Archer (Arsakes I) enthroned right, in Parthian dress, with bow in outstretched right hand.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣIΛEΩΣ
ΠEΓAΛOY-APΣ-AKOY-ΦIΛOΠATOPOΣ
AYTOKPATOΣ-EΠΙΦANOΣ
ΦIΛEΛΛHNOΣ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Mithridates III (87 BC - 80 BC) from Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) made of Silver weighing 4.07 g is that it features an image of the king, Mithridates III, 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 Iraq to Afghanistan.
