Drachm - Phraates III (62 BC) front Drachm - Phraates III (62 BC) back
Drachm - Phraates III (62 BC) photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

Drachm - Phraates III 62 BC

62 BC year
Silver 4.14 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD))
King
Phraates III (69 BC - 57 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
62 BC
Value
Drachm (1)
Currency
Drachm (247 BC-224 AD)
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.14 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#384319
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Arsaces sits right.

Script: Greek

Edge

Plain

Comment

Rhagae mint.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Phraates III (62 BC) from Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) made of Silver weighing 4.14 g is that it features an image of a king with a long beard and a crown, indicating the importance of the king's authority and power during that time.