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Drachm - Phriapatios 185 BC - 170 BC
| Silver | 3.56 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) |
|---|---|
| King | Phriapatios (190 BC - 175 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 185 BC - 170 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.56 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#394551 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on omphalos, holding bow.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Parthian Empire's Drachm coin is that it was used as a form of currency across a vast region that spanned from modern-day Iran, Armenia, and Azerbaijan, to parts of Turkey, Iraq, and Syria. Despite the empire's vast size, the coin remained a standardized form of currency, with the same weight, size, and design being used throughout the empire. This speaks to the empire's advanced economic and administrative systems, which allowed for efficient trade and commerce across its territories.
