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Tetradrachm - Mithridates III Seleucia on the Tigris 87 BC - 80 BC
Silver | 15.51 g | - |
Issuer | Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) |
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King | Mithridates III (𐭌𐭄𐭓𐭃𐭕) (87 BC - 80 BC) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 87 BC - 80 BC |
Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 15.51 g |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-10 |
Numista | N#414072 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Archer seated right on omphalos, holding bow, A to inner right.
Script: Greek
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Mithridates III, 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 powerful and influential empire that existed from 247 BC to 224 AD.