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Drachm - Mithridates IV 58 BC - 55 BC
Silver | 4.06 g | - |
Issuer | Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) |
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King | Mithridates IV (57 BC - 54 BC) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 58 BC - 55 BC |
Value | Drachm (1) |
Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 4.06 g |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-10 |
Numista | N#415322 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Archer seated right on throne, holding bow, monogram below bow.
Script: Greek
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Mithridates IV (58 BC - 55 BC) from Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) made of Silver weighing 4.06 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 Iraq to Afghanistan.