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Drachm - Phraates III 70 BC - 57 BC
| Silver | 4.20 g | 20 mm |
| 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 | 4.20 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#415067 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Archer seated right on throne, holding bow, monogram below bow.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
MBAEIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY
APΣAKOY ΘEOΠATPOΣ
EYEPΓETOY KΣΠIΦANOYΣ AIΦIΛEΛΛHNOΣ
Comment
Sellwood 35.4 (Darius?) var. (reverse legend); Shore -.
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 4.20 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.
