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Drachm - Vologases VI
| Silver | 3.69 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) |
|---|---|
| King | Vologases VI (207-223) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 208-228 |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.69 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 0228 |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#387284 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow; wlkši mlk' in Parthian above.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Parthian Empire's Standard circulation coin Drachm - Vologases VI (208-228) is that it features an image of the king, Vologases VI, on one side and an image of the goddess Athena on the other. This coin was made of silver and weighed 3.69 grams. The use of Athena's image on the coinage of the Parthian Empire suggests that the empire had cultural and trade connections with the Mediterranean world, as Athena was a revered deity in ancient Greece.
