Tetrachalkous - Sinatruces

Issuer Parthian Empire
Year 95 BC - 90 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetrachalkon (1⁄16)
Currency Drachm (247 BC-224 AD)
Composition Copper
Weight 3.3 g
Diameter 15.6 mm
Thickness 2.7 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sellwood#33, Shore#118
Obverse description Parthian king, with long-bearded bust left wearing tiara; circular border of pellets.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Pegasus flying right; no border; five-line Greek inscription.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΝΙΚΑΤΟΡΟΣ
Edge
Mint Ecbatana, modern-day Hamedan,Iran
Rayy, modern-day Hasanabad,Iran
Mintage ND (95 BC - 90 BC) - Ecbatana -
ND (95 BC - 90 BC) - Rhagae -
Numisquare ID 5120356460
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