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Drachm - Pharnaces I 185 BC - 169 BC
| Silver | 3.99 g | 16.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kings of Pontos |
|---|---|
| King | Pharnaces I (Φαρνάκης Α') (184 BC - 170 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 185 BC - 169 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.99 g |
| Diameter | 16.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#192177 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Uncertain male figure standing facing, wearing a floppy petasos and drapery reaching down to his knees; he holds a kerykeion and a cornucopiae with his left hand and, with his right, a vine branch from which a deer feeds, standing right at his feet. In inner field to left, star within crescent and in field to right, monogram of either ΑΤ or ΑΥ.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΦΑΡΝΑΚΟΥ
Translation: King Pharnaces.
Interesting fact
The Drachm coin featuring Pharnaces I, King of Pontos, is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its historical significance and limited mintage. It's estimated that only around 200-300 of these coins were minted during Pharnaces' reign, making it a highly sought-after collector's item for numismatists.