Drachm - Phraates IV
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 | 3.71 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 90052 |
| References | Sellwood# 54.7 - 10 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
Medium bearded bust left, wearing double banded diadem, segmented necklet, wart on forehead, wreath carrying eagle behind head, star above crescent in front, dotted border.
Reverse
Archer seated right on throne holding bow, below bow monogram.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ
Translation: KING OF KINGS ARSAKES THE BENEFACTOR, THE JUST, THE ILLUSTRIOUS, THE FRIEND OF GREEKS
Mints
| MT | Nisa, modern-day Ashgabat, Turkmenistan |
| Ѧ | Ecbatana, modern-day Hamedan, Iran |
Comments
The Parthian "king of kings" Farhad (Phraates) IV is shown wearing a royal headband (diadem).
Divine symbols of the moon crescent and star, and an eagle holding a royal headband, indicate the king is the rightful ruler who enjoys divine support.
Divine symbols of the moon crescent and star, and an eagle holding a royal headband, indicate the king is the rightful ruler who enjoys divine support.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | References | Frequency | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (38 BC - 2 BC) | 
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$ 78 | Sellwood# 54.7David Grenville Sellwood; 1980. An Introduction to the Coinage of Parthia (2nd Edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. |
Ecbatana | 73% | ||||||||||
| ND (38 BC - 2 BC) |
|
Sellwood# 54.8David Grenville Sellwood; 1980. An Introduction to the Coinage of Parthia (2nd Edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. |
Mithradatkart; fire altar behind throne | 0% | |||||||||||
| ND (38 BC - 2 BC) | Sellwood# 54.9David Grenville Sellwood; 1980. An Introduction to the Coinage of Parthia (2nd Edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. |
Mithradatkart | 23% | ||||||||||||
| ND (38 BC - 2 BC) | Sellwood# 54.9 var.David Grenville Sellwood; 1980. An Introduction to the Coinage of Parthia (2nd Edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. |
Mithradatkart; anchor and fire altar behind throne | 0% | ||||||||||||
| ND (38 BC - 2 BC) | Sellwood# 54.10David Grenville Sellwood; 1980. An Introduction to the Coinage of Parthia (2nd Edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. |
Mithradatkart; behind throne, monogram | 0% | ||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 80
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price | |
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Leu Numismatik Web Auction 34 Lot 1131 
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5 Jul 2025 | ND (38 BC - 2 BC) – Sellwood# 54.7 – Ecbatana |
VF (Slightly rough and with minor doubling and light d) |
USD 69.00
(CHF 55.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Leu Numismatik Web Auction 33 Lot 1526
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15 Mar 2025 | ND (38 BC - 2 BC) – Sellwood# 54.7 – Ecbatana | VF |
USD 87.82
(CHF 70.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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CNG Electronic Auction 564 Lot 244
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19 Jun 2024 | ND (38 BC - 2 BC) – Sellwood# 54.7 – Ecbatana | VF |
USD 70.00
(+ buyer's premium) |
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CNG Electronic Auction 559 Lot 221
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3 Apr 2024 | ND (38 BC - 2 BC) – Sellwood# 54.7 – Ecbatana | VF |
USD 120.00
(+ buyer's premium) |
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CNG Electronic Auction 559 Lot 220
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3 Apr 2024 | ND (38 BC - 2 BC) – Sellwood# 54.7 – Ecbatana | VF |
USD 170.00
(+ buyer's premium) |
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Leu Numismatik Web Auction 28 Lot 221
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9 Dec 2023 | ND (38 BC - 2 BC) – Sellwood# 54.7 – Ecbatana | VF |
USD 138.01
(CHF 110.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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CNG Electronic Auction 588 Lot 302
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4 Jun 2025 | ND (38 BC - 2 BC) – Sellwood# 54.8 – Mithradatkart; fire altar behind throne |
(roughness, slight reverse double strike, tiny edge) |
USD 150.00
(+ buyer's premium) |
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| © Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. | ||||||
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