Parthian Empire
Phraataces
AR (Silver) | Drachm | 2 B.C. – A.D. 4
| | 12h
This silver drachm of Phraataces was struck at Mithradatkart between 2 BC and AD 4. It reflects the traditional Parthian style with distinctive royal portraiture and the seated archer motif, though struck from debased silver with simplified legend marks.
- Kingdom: Parthian
- King / Ruler: Phraataces
- Year: 2 BC to AD 4
- Denomination: Drachm
- Composition: AR (Silver), debased
- Weight: 3.30 g
- Diameter: 16.80 mm
- Orientation: 12 h
- Mint: Mithradatkart
- Reference: Sellwood #56.6
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Obverse
Head of Phraataces facing left, wearing diadem with straight line head-top above. Star and crescent in front of head; Nike with wreath behind. Beard pointed, no wart on brow. Spiral torque visible.
Reverse
Archer seated on throne facing right. Legend distorted, appearing only as pellets and dashes. Struck from debased silver. Monogram visible below archer’s bow.
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-PHRA-AR-DR-002
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