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Tetradrachm - Gotarzes I 95 BC - 88 BC
| Silver | 14.2 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) |
|---|---|
| King | Gotarzes I (95 BC - 88 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 95 BC - 88 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.2 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#378552 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; A to inner left; H to inner right; palm to outer right.
Script: Greek
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm coin of Gotarzes I 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 Gotarzes I wearing a crown and a long beard, while the reverse side shows a seated figure of the Greek goddess Athena, signifying the cultural exchange and syncretism that characterized the Parthian Empire.
