Drachm - Gotarzes II Ecbatana
Features
| Issuer |
Parthian Empire
(Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD))  |
|---|---|
| Król |
Gotarzes II (40-51)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 40-51 |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Srebro |
| Weight | 3.48 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Okrągły (nieregularny) |
| Technique | Młotkowana |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 157101 |
| References | Sellwood# 65.33 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. Warwick William Wroth; 1903. Catalogue of the Coins of Parthia. British Museum, London, United Kingdom. |
Obverse
(en) Bare-headed bust left, long rectangular beard, earring visible; diadem with loop at the top and three ends; royal wart on forehead visible.
Reverse
(en) Beardless archer, seated right on throne; in right hand, bow; Greek inscription ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ / ΑΡΣΑΚΟ[Υ] / ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟ[Υ] ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ / [Ε]ΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ€ [ΦΙ]ΛΕΛΛΗ[ΝΟΣ], legend on left read from outside; mint monogram below bow.
Script: grecki
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ / ΑΡΣΑΚΟ[Υ] / ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟ[Υ] ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ / [Ε]ΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ€ [ΦΙ]ΛΕΛΛΗ[ΝΟΣ]
Mint
| AT | Ecbatana, modern-day Hamedan, Iran |
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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| ND (40-51) | 
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$ 51 | |||||||||||||
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  |
The New York Sale Auction 34 Lot 442 
|
6 Jan 2015 |
VF (Toned) |
USD 600.00
(+ buyer's premium) |
|
| © The New York Sale | |||||
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