Drachm - Phraates IV Mithradatkart
Features
| Issuer |
Parthian Empire
(Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD))  |
|---|---|
| King |
Phraates IV (38 BC - 2 BC)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 38 BC - 2 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.2 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 303679 |
| References | Sellwood# 52.32-33 David Grenville Sellwood; 1980. An Introduction to the Coinage of Parthia (2nd Edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. |
Obverse
Bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets.
Reverse
Beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; behind throne, behind archer inverted Greek letter; sev-linene Greek inscription; no border = illegible?
Script: Greek
Mint
| MT | Nisa, modern-day Ashgabat, Turkmenistan |
See also
Manage my collection
Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection.
| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (38 BC - 2 BC) | Sellwood 52.32 variant (behind throne, Greek letter Ο) | ||||||||||||||
| ND (38 BC - 2 BC) | 
|
Sellwood 52.32-33 variant (inverted Τ behind archer) | |||||||||||||
| ND (38 BC - 2 BC) | Sellwood 52.32-33 variant (star behind archer) | ||||||||||||||
| ND (38 BC - 2 BC) | Sellwood 52.32-33 variant (Β behind archer) | ||||||||||||||
| ND (38 BC - 2 BC) | Sellwood 52.32-33 variant (Ξ behind archer) | ||||||||||||||
| ND (38 BC - 2 BC) | Sellwood 52.33 variant (Φ behind archer) | ||||||||||||||
Get this coin
No member from this site currently wants to exchange it.
Numista Rarity index: 88
This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.
Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Katz Auction 48 Lot 87 
|
17 Sep 2021 | ND (38 BC - 2 BC) – Sellwood 52.32-33 variant (inverted Τ behind archer) | XF |
USD 63.65
(EUR 55.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
|
| © Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp. | ||||||
Related forum discussions
Contribute to the catalogue
Modify or add data on this pageRegister a past auction sale
Register an example of this type
Duplicate this page
