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Drachm - Mithridates IV 57 BC - 54 BC
| Silver | 3.99 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) |
|---|---|
| King | Mithridates IV (57 BC - 54 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 57 BC - 54 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.99 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#410755 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Mithridates IV (57 BC - 54 BC) from Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) made of Silver weighing 3.99 g is that it features an image of the king, Mithridates IV, 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, spanning from modern-day Iran, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkmenistan, and parts of Turkey, to regions in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and China.
