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Gotarzes II 40 – 51 CE; AR (Silver) Drachm – Parthian Empire


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Empire: Parthian
King: Gotarzes II
Reign: 40-51 CE
Circa Date: 40-51 CE
Mint: Ectabana (Modern Hamadan in Iran)
Denomination: AR Drachm
Weight: 3.6 g
Size: 21.3 mm
Die Axis:
Obverse: Bare-headed bust left, long rectangular beard, earring visible; diadem with loop at the top and three ends; royal wart on forehead.
Reverse: Greek inscription ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ / ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ / ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ / ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ/ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ. 

Translation:  Of King of Kings / Arsaces (1st Parthian King and Founder of the Parthian Empire)/ Euergetes (Benefactor)/ Dikaios (The Just)/ Epiphanes (The Illustrious)/ Philhellene (Friend of the Greeks).

King Arsaces I King of Parthia seated right on throne; with bow in right hand.  AT Monogram below bow for Ecbatana Mint.

References: Shore 366; Sellwood 66.4
Provenance: Available on Request
Grade: Very Fine