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Parthian Kingdom | Mithradates II | AR Drachm | 96-92 BC | PAR-MITH2-AR-DR-002

Parthian Empire

Mithradates II

AR (Silver) | Drachm | 120–109 BC

18.5 mm | 3.93 g | 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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