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Ancient Persian Silver Coin // Parthia, 140 AD

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Parthia, ancient Persia. King Mithradates V, 140 AD. A silver drachm, Ekbatana mint. The front depicts the long-bearded bust of the king facing left wearing a diadem with three ribbons, surrounded by a circular border of pellets. The back depicts the archer Arsaces wearing a bashlyk and cloak, seated facing right on a throne, holding a bow in his right hand; below the bow is a monogram, with a Greek inscription around. 20mm, 3.89 g. Ref: Sellwood 82.1; Sunrise 450; Shore 425 for type. VF+, with excellent detail, light cabinet tone.

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  • Measurements
    0.75"L x 0.75"W x 0.03125"H
  • OriginIran

— Bought at Superior Ancient Coins in 1978!

Accompanied by a hand-signed certificate of authenticity which includes all the details, culture, dating, motifs/inscriptions when applicable, historical relevance, and provenance.

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