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Tetradrachm - Mithridates I Seleucia 171 BC - 138 BC
| Silver | 15.12 g | - |
| Issuer | Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) |
|---|---|
| King | Mithridates I (171 BC - 135 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 171 BC - 138 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.12 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#91019 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Naked Herakles standing left; holding cup, lion's skin and club.
Four-line Greek inscription.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Mithridates I, who was a prominent king of the Parthian Empire, on one side, and an image of the goddess Athena on the other. This coin was used as a means of currency and trade during the Parthian Empire, which was a major power in the ancient Near East and beyond.
