Drachm - Arsakes XVI
Features
| Issuer |
Parthian Empire
(Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD))  |
|---|---|
| Król |
Arsaces XVI (77 BC - 61 BC)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 77 BC - 67 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Srebro |
| Weight | 3.90 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Okrągły (nieregularny) |
| Technique | Młotkowana |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 380190 |
| References | Sellwood# 30.14 - 30.15 (Unknown King) 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
Diademowe i udrapowane popiersie Arsakesa XVI w lewo, moment obrotowy szyi zakończony koniem morskim. Kropkowane obramowanie.
Reverse
Łucznik (Arsakes I) siedzący po prawej na tronie, trzymający łuk. Legenda w kształcie kwadratu jako pięć linii wokół łucznika.
Script: grecki
Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY APΣAKOY ΘEOΠATOPOΣ EYEPΓETOY
Edge
Zwykły
Mint
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | References | ||||||||
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| ND (77 BC - 67 BC) | 
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Sellwood# 30.14David Grenville Sellwood; 1980. An Introduction to the Coinage of Parthia (2nd Edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. |
(en) single-pellet-ended torque | ||||||||||||
| ND (77 BC - 67 BC) |
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$ 140 | Sellwood# 30.15David Grenville Sellwood; 1980. An Introduction to the Coinage of Parthia (2nd Edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. |
(en) griffin-ended torque | |||||||||||
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price | |
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Leu Numismatik Web Auction 34 Lot 1129 
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5 Jul 2025 | ND (77 BC - 67 BC) – Sellwood# 30.14 – (en) single-pellet-ended torque |
VF (Slightly rough and with minor weakness on the obve) |
USD 62.80
(CHF 50.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Multiple sales of the same specimen:
Leu NumismatikWeb Auction 40 Lot 950
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14 Mar 2026 | ND (77 BC - 67 BC) – Sellwood# 30.15 – (en) griffin-ended torque |
VF (Harshly cleaned and with minor traces of corrosion) |
USD 163.27
(CHF 130.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Leu Numismatik Web Auction 38 Lot 1047
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13 Dec 2025 | ND (77 BC - 67 BC) – Sellwood# 30.15 – (en) griffin-ended torque |
VF (Harshly cleaned and with minor traces of corrosion) |
USD 119.31
(CHF 95.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Leu Numismatik Web Auction 33 Lot 1521
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15 Mar 2025 | ND (77 BC - 67 BC) – Sellwood# 30.15 – (en) griffin-ended torque | VF |
USD 138.15
(CHF 110.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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