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Drachm - Phraates I / Mithridates I 175 BC - 135 BC
| Silver | 4.03 g | - |
| Issuer | Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) |
|---|---|
| King | Phraates I (175 BC - 171 BC) Mithridates I (171 BC - 135 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 175 BC - 135 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.03 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#414187 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Archer seated right on omphalos, holding bow, Θ to outer left, monograms to outer right and in exergue.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
Θ Σ Δ
Translation: The great king Arsaces.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Iranian and Hellenistic influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts Phraates I, the king of the Parthian Empire, with a beard and wearing a royal diadem, while the reverse side features a seated figure of Mithridates I, also a king of the Parthian Empire, with a long beard and holding a scepter. This blending of styles reflects the cultural exchange and synthesis that occurred during the Hellenistic period, where Greek and Iranian cultures came together and influenced each other.
