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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 helmet crest and facial features are worn but clearly visible. Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow. Date Range: 1st century BC. Weight: 2.77 grams. Diameter: 18.9 mm. Region: Margiana or Sogdiana. Guaranteed 100% genuine ancient coins. Excellent condition for their age. Ideal for collectors of ancient Indo-Parthian, Hellenistic, or Central Asian antiquities or artifacts. Great historical investment or gift for a history enthusiast. These countermarked drachms reflect a. In Central Asia, where earlier silver coins were revalidated by later Indo-Parthian authorities. The reuse of the. Demonstrates the enduring prestige of Greco-Bactrian imagery well into the Indo-Parthian period. An interesting and historically important piece illustrating the cultural and political continuity between the. Hellenistic and Indo-Parthian worlds.

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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 the Great, “. He expanded Parthian control, strengthened diplomacy with other countries, and ushered in a period of military and economic power. Diameter: 19.1 mm. Guaranteed 100% genuine ancient silver coins. Excellent condition for their age. Ideal for collectors of ancient Persian, Hellenistic, or Silk Road-era artifacts. Great historical investment or gift for a history enthusiast. Mithradates II stabilized the empire, opened diplomatic routes along the Silk Road, and reestablished Parthian dominance in the Near East. His coinage is highly collectible for its artistry and importance in ancient political history.

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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 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. Guaranteed 100% genuine ancient silver coins. Excellent condition for their age. Ideal for collectors of ancient Persian, Hellenistic, or Silk Road-era artifacts. Great historical investment or gift for a history enthusiast. Mithradates II stabilized the empire, opened diplomatic routes along the Silk Road, and reestablished Parthian dominance in the Near East. His coinage is highly collectible for its artistry and importance in ancient political history.

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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 II); Shore 368 (Vonones II), Sunr. Ruler: Meherdates (Vonones II), Usuper. Guaranteed 100% genuine ancient silver coins. Excellent condition for their age. Ideal for collectors of ancient Persian, Hellenistic, or Silk Road-era artifacts. Great historical investment or gift for a history enthusiast. Meherdates ruled only briefly and was ultimately defeated and captured, making his coinage scarcer than that of regular Arsacid kings. These coins are highly sought after by collectors of Parthian, Roman-Eastern frontier, and usurper issues.

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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 of the late Sasanian period. Bust of King Bahram V facing right, wearing a winged crown with a star and crescent, surrounded by a Pahlavi inscription and dotted border. Zoroastrian fire altar with head of Bahram right on shaft, flanked by two attendants, star and crescent symbols above, with mint and regnal marks in Pahlavi script. Diameter: 28.6 mm. Region : Ancient South Asia / Sasanian. Provenance : From a private collection. This drachm offers a detailed portrait and religious symbolism that embody the power and divine legitimacy of the Sasanian kingship. A fine addition to collections of ancient Persian or early Islamic world numismatics.

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