Tetradrachm - Mithridates III (Seleucia on the Tigris) (87 BC - 80 BC) front Tetradrachm - Mithridates III (Seleucia on the Tigris) (87 BC - 80 BC) back
Tetradrachm - Mithridates III (Seleucia on the Tigris) (87 BC - 80 BC) photo
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Tetradrachm - Mithridates III Seleucia on the Tigris 87 BC - 80 BC

 
Silver 15.51 g -
Description
Issuer
Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD))
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
References
Numista
N#414072
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.