Tetradrachm - Vologases III 433 (121) front Tetradrachm - Vologases III 433 (121) back
Tetradrachm - Vologases III 433 (121) photo
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Tetradrachm - Vologases III

433 (121) year
Silver 9.34 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD))
King
Vologases III (105-147)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
433 (121)
Calendar
Seleucid era
Value
Tetradrachm (4)
Currency
Drachm (247 BC-224 AD)
Composition
Silver
Weight
9.34 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
0146
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#384036
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Vologases seated left, receiving wreath from Tyche standing right; year in field above, month in exergue.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Vologases III 433 (121) coin from the Parthian Empire is that it features a unique blend of Iranian and Greek influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of King Vologases III, while the reverse side depicts the ancient Greek goddess Athena, highlighting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the Parthian Empire's reign.