Drachm - Mithridates IV
Features
| Issuer |
Parthian Empire
(Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD))  |
|---|---|
| King |
Mithridates IV (57 BC - 54 BC)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 58 BC - 55 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.96 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 396740 |
| References | Sellwood# 40.3 David Grenville Sellwood; 1980. An Introduction to the Coinage of Parthia (2nd Edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. 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. Fred B. Shore; 1993. Parthian Coins & History: Ten Dragons Against Rome. Classical Numismatic Group, Quarryville, Pennsylvania, United States. |
Obverse
Draped bust of Mithradates IV left, with short beard, wearing double banded diadem and segmented necklace with medallion.
Reverse
Archer (Arsaces I) enthroned right, in Parthian dress, with bow in outstretched right hand, MTΘ monogram below bow.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΜΕΓΑΛΟY-ΑΡΣ-ΑΚΟY-ΕΠIΦΑNOYΣ
ΔΙΚΑΙΟY-E ΘΕΟY EΠATOPOΣ
KAI ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ
Translation: Great King Arsaces Epiphanos Dikayos Theos Epatopos Philhellen
Edge
Plain
Mint
| MT | Nisa, modern-day Ashgabat, Turkmenistan |
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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| ND (58 BC - 55 BC) | 
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Numista Rarity index: 97
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ira & Larry Goldberg Auction 142 Lot 523 
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16 Oct 2024 | UNC |
USD 280.00
(+ buyer's premium) |
|
| © Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers | |||||
 |
Bruun Rasmussen Online Auction 2445 Lot 5004
|
10 Nov 2024 | XF |
USD 192.96
(DKK 1250.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
|
| © Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner | |||||
 |
The New York Sale Auction 34 Lot 417
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6 Jan 2015 | XF | Unsold | |
| © The New York Sale | |||||
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