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Parthian Empire
Phraates IV
AR (Silver) | Drachm | 38–32 BC
| | 12h
$180.00
This silver drachm of Phraates IV, struck at Ecbatana between 38 BC and 2 BC, features distinct Parthian royal portraiture and the classic archer motif on the reverse. It is a representative coin from one of the most significant rulers of the Parthian Empire, who secured independence against Roman advances.
- Kingdom: Parthian
- King / Ruler: Phraates IV
- Year: 38 BC to 2 BC
- Denomination: Drachm
- Composition: Silver
- Weight: 3.65 g
- Diameter: 19.60 mm
- Orientation: 12 h
- Mint: Mithradatkart
- Reference: Sellwood# 54.1
Obverse
- Head facing left
- Wearing on head: diadem
- Straight line head-top above the diadem
- Star and crescent in front of the head
- Eagle behind the head
- The beard is pointed, wart on brow
- Segmented necklet
Reverse
- The archer is seated on throne facing right
- Legend in 7 lines:
- ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
- ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ
- ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
- ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ
- ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ
- ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ
- ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ
- Legend distorted
- Behind throne Monogram,
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Below archer's bow Monogram.
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-PHRA4-AR-DR-005
(Sample presentation shown in image. Actual coin and reference ID may vary.)
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