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Tetradrachm - Phraates V 310 3 BC
310 (3 BC) year| Billon | 10.37 g | - |
| Issuer | Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) |
|---|---|
| King | Phraates V (2 BC - 4 AD) |
| Regent | Musa (2 BC - 4 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 310 (3 BC) |
| Calendar | Seleucid era |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 10.37 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 0004 |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#378672 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
King seated on throne, offered diadem by Tyche, with the date above Tyche's extended arm.
Edge
Plain
Comment
month of Hyperberetaios (= September)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm coin of Phraates V 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 Phraates V wearing a royal diadem, while the reverse side depicts a seated archer, a common motif in Parthian art, with Greek inscriptions and the empire's symbol, the arrows in a quiver. This blending of cultural styles reflects the Parthian Empire's diverse heritage and its position as a crossroads of trade and cultural exchange between the East and the West.
