Drachm - Sanabares Comprising Sakastan plus Turan until c.160 AD
Features
| Issuer |
Indo-Parthian Kingdom
 |
|---|---|
| King |
Sanabares (135-160)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 135-160 |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm (12 BC-225 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.94 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 191215 |
| References | MIG# 1151 Michael Mitchiner. Indo-Greek and Indo-Scythian Coinage. Hawkins Publications, London, United Kingdom (9 volumes). Robert C. Senior. Indo-Scythian Coins and History. Classical Numismatic Group, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States (4 volumes). |
Obverse
Diademed bust of bearbed king left, wearing close fitting decorated headress with dotted rays above, with ear pieces and posterior streamers.
Behind head Pehlvi legend.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Translation: SA
Reverse
Archer seated right: Below bow mint monogram.
Legend differing slightly on most coins between forms a. and b.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕ
ΜΕΓΑΣ ΟΣ ΜΕΓ
ΣΑΝΑΒΡ ΑΣ ΣΑΝΑΙ
ΙΟΥ ηΙ ΒΑΡ
Τ
Edge
Plain
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (135-160) | 
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$ 330 | |||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 95
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
CNG Electronic Auction 568 Lot 248 
|
14 Aug 2024 | VF |
USD 350.00
(+ buyer's premium) |
|
| © Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. | |||||
 |
CNG Auction 105 Lot 535
|
10 May 2017 | VF |
USD 240.00
(+ buyer's premium) |
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| © Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. | |||||
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