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Drachm - Phraates IV
| Issuer | Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) |
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| Year | 38 BC - 2 BC |
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| Technique | Hammered |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts the dynastic founder Arsaces I enthroned to the right upon an omphalos-style seat, holding a strung bow in his right hand — the traditional Parthian royal emblem of sovereignty. A monogram reading AT, identifying the Ecbatana mint, appears below the bow. Surrounding the central figure is a seven-line Greek inscription arranged in the field, proclaiming the full royal titulature of the issuing king. The legends and figure are struck in bold relief on an irregularly shaped flan typical of hammered Parthian coinage. |
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| Reverse lettering | ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩN ΑΡΣΑΚΟY EYEPΓETOY ΔΙΚΑΙΟY ΕΠIΦΑNOYΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ (Translation: King of Kings, Arsaces, the Benefactor, the Just, the Illustrious, the Philhellene.) |
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| Mintage | ND (38 BC - 2 BC) |
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