coin project
Stable diffusion
Please support our sponsors


Log In | Register
[83795 Coins (44240 Unverified)]
 
 
Search
Advanced Search
Search By Coin ID
 
 
Home
ANCIENT/BYZANTINE
Ancient Spain (872)
Byzantine (753)
MEDIEVAL/EARLY WORLD
Germany (30)
MODERN WORLD
COUNTERFEITS AND IMITATIONS
 
Submit New Coin(s)
 
Sponsors page
Terms of Service
Contact Us
About Us
FAQ Page
Coin Detail
Click here to see enlarged image.
ID:     138108
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Ancient East
Region:     Parthia
Issuer:     Darius
Date Ruled:     (70 B.C.)
Metal:     Bronze
Denomination:     Tetrachalkous
Struck / Cast:     Struck
Diameter:     17 mm
Weight:     3.56 g
Die Axis:     12 h
Obverse Description:     short-bearded bust facing wearing diadem and necklet with medallion; circular border of pellets
Reverse Legend:     ΒΑΣΙΛΣΩΣ ΜΣΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΣΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΣΥΣΡΓΣΤΟΥ ΣΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΚΑΙ ΦΙΛΣΛΛΗΝΟΣ
Reverse Description:     horse walking right; no border; seven-line Greek inscription
Mint:     Rhagae
Primary Reference:     Sellwood 35.15
Reference2:     Shore 167
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=82822
Special Comments:     PDC 33822
Grade:     Fine, rough brown patina with some verdigris.
Notes:     CNG E-Auction 138 (26 Apr 2006), lot 108.