Drachm - Phraates III (69 BC - 57 BC) front Drachm - Phraates III (69 BC - 57 BC) back
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Drachm - Phraates III 69 BC - 57 BC

 
Silver 3.41 g -
Description
Issuer
Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD))
King
Phraates III (69 BC - 57 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
69 BC - 57 BC
Value
Drachm (1)
Currency
Drachm (247 BC-224 AD)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.41 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#371526
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Arsaces sits right with bow.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Phraates III (69 BC - 57 BC) from Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) made of Silver weighing 3.41 g is that it features an image of a king with a long beard, which was a symbol of wisdom and power in ancient Persia.