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Tetradrachm - Mithridates II 123 BC - 88 BC
| Silver | 15.98 g | - |
| Issuer | Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) |
|---|---|
| King | Mithridates II (123 BC - 88 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 123 BC - 88 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.98 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#380196 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on omphalos, holding out bow.
Script: Greek
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm coin of Mithridates II 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 II wearing a beard and a royal diadem, while the reverse side depicts a seated figure of the Greek goddess Athena, signifying the cultural exchange and syncretism that characterized the Parthian Empire.
