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Parthian Empire
Phraates II
AR (Silver) | Drachm | 171–138 B.C.
| | 12h
$290.00
This silver drachm of Phraates II was struck at Tambrax between 138 BC and 127 BC. The coin features the traditional Parthian archer motif on the reverse, paired with a bold royal portrait on the obverse. It belongs to the early Arsacid series and demonstrates the evolving iconography of Parthian coinage.
- Kingdom: Parthian
- King / Ruler: Phraates II
- Year: 138 BC to 127 BC
- Denomination: Drachm
- Composition: AR (Silver)
- Weight: 3.74 g
- Diameter: 18.00 mm
- Orientation: 12 h
- Mint: Tambrax
- Reference: Sellwood #16.11
Obverse
- Head facing left
- Wearing on head: diadem
- Semicircle head-top above the diadem
- Short beard
- Wisp of hair
- On obverse behind head (TAM)
Reverse
- The archer is seated right on omphalos
- Four-column legend with dividing lines
- ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
- ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ
- ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
- ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ
- Of the Great King Arsaces, God-descended.
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-PHAA2-AR-DR-001
(Sample presentation shown in image. Actual coin and reference ID may vary.)
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