© Sam (CC BY)
© Sam (CC BY)
Drachm - Mithridates IV 58 BC - 54 BC
| Silver | 3.96 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) |
|---|---|
| King | Mithridates IV (57 BC - 54 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 58 BC - 54 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.96 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#60670 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, Greek letter K; no border; seven-line Greek inscription.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛoY APΣAKoY EΠIΦANoYΣ ΔIKAIoY ΘEoY EYΠAToPoΣ KAI ΦIΛEΛΛHNoΣ
Edge
Plain
Comment
The legend changes its orientation or terms depending on the variant.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Mithridates IV (58 BC - 54 BC) from Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) made of Silver weighing 3.96 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, stretching from the Mediterranean to the Caspian Sea.
