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Tetradrachm - Artabanus I 127 BC - 123 BC
| Silver | 15.95 g | - |
| Issuer | Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) |
|---|---|
| King | Artabanus I (𐭍𐭐𐭕𐭓) (127 BC - 123 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 127 BC - 123 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.95 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#421398 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Demeter seated left, holding Nike and cornucopiae; winged tritoness supporting throne; two monograms in exergue.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ APΣAKOY
Translation: The king Arsaces.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm coin of Artabanus I is that it features a unique blend of Iranian and Greek artistic styles. The obverse of the coin depicts the king's bust, wearing a bashlyk, a traditional Iranian hat, while the reverse shows a stylized representation of the Greek goddess Athena, highlighting the cultural exchange and influence that existed between the Parthian Empire and the Hellenistic world.
