INDO-PARTHIANS – Margiana or Sogdiana AR Drachm, 1st Century BC. “Eucratides-Style Helmeted King” – Countermark Issue. Central Asia (Margiana or Sogdiana). Countermarked portrait in the style of the Greco-Bactrian king Eucratides. Obv: Stylized helmeted male head right, imitating the classical. Eucratides I portrait type. Over an earlier silver issue. The […]
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Diademed and bearded bust of King Mithradated II facing left, wearing tiara, neck torque ends in sea-horse. Archer (Arsakes/Arsacid) seated to right on throne, holding a bow. Sellwood 28.7; Shore 99; Sunrise 301. Was struck during the reign of. One of the most influential rulers of the Parthian Empire. “Mithradates […]
Was struck during the reign of. One of the most influential rulers of the Parthian Empire. “Mithradates the Great, “. He expanded Parthian control, strengthened diplomacy with other countries, and ushered in a period of military and economic power. Diademed and bearded bust of King Mithradated II facing left, wearing […]
Authentic ancient silver drachm from the Parthian Kingdom, issued during the short and historically significant usurpation of. A Roman-backed claimant who challenged King Gotarzes II. Facing bust, wearing tiara, stars and pellets flanking. Archer (Arsakes/Arsacid) seated to right on throne, holding a bow, monogram below, legend around. Sellwood 67.1 (Vonones […]
This is an authentic silver drachm from the reign of Vahram (Bahram) V, one of the most celebrated rulers of the Sasanian Empire, known for his legendary prowess and cultural patronage. Struck between 420 and 438 AD at the GW (Gurgan) mint, the coin reflects the elegant artistry and symbolism […]