Silver Tetradrachm of Phraates IV of Parthia, Seleuceia ad Tigrim, 26 BCE–25 BCE. 1979.189.16

Physical Description

• Axis: 12

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 9.92
  • Diameter (in mm): 29

Typological Description

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: 26 BCE - 25 BCE
• Denomination: Tetradrachm
• Material: Silver

• Authority

  • Authority: Phraates IV of Parthia
  • • Dynasty: Arsacid Dynasty
  • State: Parthian Empire

• Geographic

  • Place of Production: Seleuceia ad Tigrim
  • Region: Mesopotamia

• Reverse

  • Symbol: uncertain month

Findspot Description

Findspot

• Findspot: Syria

References

• Reference: S.51.25

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1979.189.16
• Lot: 1979.189
• Department: Greek
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

• CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
• License: Public Domain Mark (images)
• Rights: No Copyright - United States