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Tetradrachm - Artabanus I 188 125 BC
188 (125 BC) year| Silver | 16.13 g | - |
| Issuer | Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) |
|---|---|
| King | Artabanus I (𐭍𐭐𐭕𐭓) (127 BC - 123 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 188 (125 BC) |
| Calendar | Seleucid era |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.13 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#377773 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Female deity seated left on throne, holding Nike, who crowns her with wreath, and cornucopia in her left, winged tritoness supporting throne; two monograms to left.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
ΗΠΡ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Artabanus I 188 (125 BC) coin from the Parthian Empire is that it features a unique blend of Iranian and Greek influences in its design. The coin's obverse side depicts a portrait of King Artabanus I, while the reverse side shows a seated figure of the Greek goddess Athena, highlighting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the Parthian Empire's reign.
