Specimen record
par-028
Par-028 Parthian Empire, Mithradates III (87-80 BC). Silver drachm (3.42 gm, 20.43 mm), Margiane. Sellwood 31.9 (Orodes I).
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par-028
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This specimen
- Inventory no.
- par-028
- Weight
- 3.42 gm
- Diameter
- 20.43 mm
Type (catalogue)
- Dynasty
- Parthian Empire
- Ruler
- Mithradates III
- Reign
- 87–80 BC
- Metal
- Silver
- Denomination
- Drachm
- Mint
- Margiane
- References
- Sellwood 31.9 (Orodes I)
Obverse
Bearded bust of Mithradates III to left, wearing a tiara with a 6-pointed star.
Reverse
Archer, Arsaces I (circa 247-217 BC), enthroned to right, holding a bow; around, ‘ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ / ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ / ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ / ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ (‘of the great king, Arsaces, autocrat, father-loving, manifestation (of god), the friend of the Greeks’ in Greek).
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