Drachm - Phraates III (70 BC - 57 BC) front Drachm - Phraates III (70 BC - 57 BC) back
Drachm - Phraates III (70 BC - 57 BC) photo
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Drachm - Phraates III 70 BC - 57 BC

 
Silver 3.91 g -
Description
Issuer
Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD))
King
Phraates III (69 BC - 57 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
70 BC - 57 BC
Value
Drachm (1)
Currency
Drachm (247 BC-224 AD)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.91 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#378714
Rarity index
100%

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Phraates III (70 BC - 57 BC) from Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) made of Silver weighing 3.91 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.