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Tetradrachm - Mithridates I 173 140 BC
173 (140 BC) year| Silver | 15.35 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) |
|---|---|
| King | Mithridates I (171 BC - 135 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 173 (140 BC) |
| Calendar | Seleucid era |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.35 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#419141 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Herakles standing left, holding cup, lion skin, and club; (date) in exergue.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY
APΣAKOY ΦIΛEΛΛHNOΣ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Mithridates I 173 (140 BC) coin from the Parthian Empire is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Mithridates I, the ruler of the Parthian Empire, with a Greek-style crown and a long beard, while the reverse side depicts a seated figure of the Persian goddess Anahita, with a crescent moon and a star above her head. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history and cultural exchange that took place during the Parthian Empire's reign.
