Drachm - Artabanus I
Features
| Issuer |
Parthian Empire
(Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD))  |
|---|---|
| King |
Artabanus I (𐭍𐭐𐭕𐭓) (127 BC - 123 BC)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 126 BC - 122 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.06 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 419133 |
| References | Sellwood# 20.1 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
Diademed bearded bust left with earring.
Reverse
Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on omphalos, holding bow.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΟΥ
Translation: The Great King Arsaces Philadelphos
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (126 BC - 122 BC) | 
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$ 300 | |||||||||||||
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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CNG Electronic Auction 580 Lot 205 
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5 Feb 2025 | XF |
USD 350.00
(+ buyer's premium) |
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| © Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. | |||||
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Nomos AG obolos 33 Lot 670
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8 Sep 2024 | XF |
USD 225.50
(CHF 180.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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| © Nomos AG | |||||
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Leu Numismatik Web Auction 33 Lot 1517
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15 Mar 2025 | VF |
USD 200.44
(CHF 160.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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| © Leu Numismatik | |||||
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