Drachm - Phraates IV

Features

Issuer	Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD))
Król	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	Srebro
Weight	3.71 g
Diameter	19 mm
Shape	Okrągły (nieregularny)
Technique	Młotkowana
Orientation	Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 90052
References	Sellwood# 54.7 - 10 David Grenville Sellwood; 1980. An Introduction to the Coinage of Parthia (2^nd Edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. , Shore# 298 - 299 Fred B. Shore; 1993. Parthian Coins & History: Ten Dragons Against Rome. Classical Numismatic Group, Quarryville, Pennsylvania, United States. , Sunrise# 396 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.

See 1 swap offers

View sale offers

Obverse

(en) 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

Łucznik siedzący po prawej na tronie trzymający łuk, poniżej monogram łuku. Automatically translated

Script: grecki

Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ

Mints

MT	Nisa, modern-day Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Ѧ	Ecbatana, modern-day Hamedan, Iran

Comments

Partyjski "król królów" Farhad (Phraates) IV ma na sobie królewską przepaskę (diadem).
Boskie symbole półksiężyca i gwiazdy oraz orła trzymającego królewską opaskę wskazują, że król jest prawowitym władcą, który cieszy się boskim wsparciem. Automatically translated

Manage my collection

Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection.

Date	VF	References		Frequency
Undetermined
ND (38 BC - 2 BC)	$ 78	Sellwood# 54.7 David Grenville Sellwood; 1980. An Introduction to the Coinage of Parthia (2^nd Edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.	(en) Ecbatana	73%
ND (38 BC - 2 BC)		Sellwood# 54.8 David Grenville Sellwood; 1980. An Introduction to the Coinage of Parthia (2^nd Edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.	(en) Mithradatkart; fire altar behind throne	0%
ND (38 BC - 2 BC)		Sellwood# 54.9 David Grenville Sellwood; 1980. An Introduction to the Coinage of Parthia (2^nd Edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.	(en) Mithradatkart	23%
ND (38 BC - 2 BC)		Sellwood# 54.9 var. David Grenville Sellwood; 1980. An Introduction to the Coinage of Parthia (2^nd Edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.	(en) Mithradatkart; anchor and fire altar behind throne	0%
ND (38 BC - 2 BC)		Sellwood# 54.10 David Grenville Sellwood; 1980. An Introduction to the Coinage of Parthia (2^nd Edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.	(en) Mithradatkart; behind throne, monogram	0%

Values in the table above are expressed in USD. They are based on evaluations by Numista users and sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only; they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. Numista does not buy or sell coins or banknotes.

Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this coin. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%.

Get this coin

A member of this site wants to exchange it: afnan12

Numista Rarity index: 80 Wskazówki wyszukiwania

This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.

Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Leu Numismatik Web Auction 34 Lot 1131	5 Jul 2025	ND (38 BC - 2 BC) – Sellwood# 54.7 – (en) Ecbatana	VF (Slightly rough and with minor doubling and light d)	USD 69.08 (CHF 55.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Leu Numismatik
	Leu Numismatik Web Auction 33 Lot 1526	15 Mar 2025	ND (38 BC - 2 BC) – Sellwood# 54.7 – (en) Ecbatana	VF	USD 87.92 (CHF 70.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Leu Numismatik
	CNG Electronic Auction 564 Lot 244	19 Jun 2024	ND (38 BC - 2 BC) – Sellwood# 54.7 – (en) Ecbatana	VF	USD 70.00 (+ buyer's premium)
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
	CNG Electronic Auction 559 Lot 221	3 Apr 2024	ND (38 BC - 2 BC) – Sellwood# 54.7 – (en) Ecbatana	VF	USD 120.00 (+ buyer's premium)
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
	CNG Electronic Auction 559 Lot 220	3 Apr 2024	ND (38 BC - 2 BC) – Sellwood# 54.7 – (en) Ecbatana	VF	USD 170.00 (+ buyer's premium)
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
	Leu Numismatik Web Auction 28 Lot 221	9 Dec 2023	ND (38 BC - 2 BC) – Sellwood# 54.7 – (en) Ecbatana	VF	USD 138.15 (CHF 110.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Leu Numismatik
	CNG Electronic Auction 588 Lot 302	4 Jun 2025	ND (38 BC - 2 BC) – Sellwood# 54.8 – (en) Mithradatkart; fire altar behind throne	(roughness, slight reverse double strike, tiny edge)	USD 150.00 (+ buyer's premium)
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.