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Parthian Empire
Mithradates II
AR (Silver) | Drachm | 120–109 BC
| | 12 h
$250.00
Coin Overview:
Silver drachm of Mithradates II struck between 96 and 92 BC. The obverse features a left-facing bust wearing a distinctive tiara decorated with an eight-rayed star and a torque terminating in seahorse ends. The reverse shows the standard seated archer type with Greek royal titulature identifying Arsaces.
- Kingdom: Parthian Kingdom
- King / Ruler: Mithradates II
- Year: 96-92 BC
- Denomination: Drachm
- Composition: Silver
- Weight: 3.93 g
- Diameter: 18.50 mm
- Orientation: 12 h
- Mint: Ecbatana
- Reference: Sellwood 28.3
Obverse
- Bust facing left.
- Wearing tiara decorated with eight-rayed star.
- Long beard.
- Wearing torque terminating in seahorse ends.
Reverse
- Arsakes I seated right on throne, holding bow.
- Greek legend: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ
- Translation: King of Kings, the Great Arsaces, the Illustrious.
What’s in the Box
- Coin Identification Record featuring full specifications, authentication details, and a unique TerraNumis ID number that can be searched and verified online at the TerraNumis website.
- Display Frame: Transparent two-sided compression frame stand that securely holds and displays the coin.
- Packaging: Presented in a black premium TerraNumis box with authentication label and catalog reference.
Inventory# PAR-MITH2-AR-DR-002
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