Drachm - Phraates II (128 BC - 127 BC) front Drachm - Phraates II (128 BC - 127 BC) back
Drachm - Phraates II (128 BC - 127 BC) photo
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Drachm - Phraates II 128 BC - 127 BC

 
Silver 3.95 g 18.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD))
King
Phraates II (135 BC - 128 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
128 BC - 127 BC
Value
Drachm (1)
Currency
Drachm (247 BC-224 AD)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.95 g
Diameter
18.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#387282
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Parthian archer (Arsakes I) seated to right on an omphalos, holding bow.

Lettering: BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓ-ΑΛΟΥ / AP-ΣAKOY ΘEOΠATOPOΣ

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Phraates II (128 BC - 127 BC) from Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) made of Silver weighing 3.95 g is that it features an image of a king with a long beard, which was a symbol of wisdom and power in ancient Parthian culture.