Drachm - Phraates III
Features
| Issuer |
Parthian Empire
(Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD))  |
|---|---|
| King |
Phraates III (69 BC - 57 BC)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Year | 62 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.14 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 384319 |
| References | Sellwood# 35.7 David Grenville Sellwood; 1980. An Introduction to the Coinage of Parthia (2nd Edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. Fred B. Shore; 1993. Parthian Coins & History: Ten Dragons Against Rome. Classical Numismatic Group, Quarryville, Pennsylvania, United States. Bradley R. Nelson (ed.); 2011. Numismatic Art of Persia / Part I: Ancient - 650 BC to AD 650: The Sunrise Collection. Classical Numismatic Group, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. |
Obverse
Diadem bust.
Reverse
Archer (Arsaces) enthroned right with bow in an extended hand.
Legend in seven lines around the archer in a square shape. Monogram of mint below bow.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΕΥΡΓΕΤΟΣ ΚΑΙ ΦΙΛΛΗΝΟΥ
Translation: Great King Arsaces Epiphanes Theopatores Eurgetes and Philhellen
Edge
Plain
Mint
Rayy, modern-day Hasanabad, IranComments
Rhagae mint.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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| ND (-62) | 
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$ 3400 | |||||||||||||
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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The New York Sale Auction 63 Lot 1116 
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16 Jan 2025 | XF |
USD 2400.00
(+ buyer's premium) |
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The New York Sale Auction 34 Lot 402
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6 Jan 2015 | XF |
USD 6000.00
(+ buyer's premium) |
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