Drachm - Sanatruces (Rayy) (93 BC - 69 BC) front Drachm - Sanatruces (Rayy) (93 BC - 69 BC) back
Drachm - Sanatruces (Rayy) (93 BC - 69 BC) photo
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Drachm - Sanatruces Rayy 93 BC - 69 BC

 
Silver 4.20 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD))
King
Sanatruces I (93 BC - 70 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
93 BC - 69 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
References
Numista
N#420997
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Archer (Arsaces I) enthroned right, in Parthian dress, with bow in outstretched right hand.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ-ΜEΓ-ΑΛΟΥ-ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ-ΘEOPATROEΣ
NIKATOPOΣ.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Sanatruces (Rayy) on one side and an image of a goddess on the other, which is a unique feature of Parthian coins.