Greek - Parthia 121 - 91 BC Mithradates II A3523
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Greek - Parthia 121 - 91 BC Mithradates II A3523
Year / Era: 121 - 91 BC
Denomination: Drachm
Composition: Silver
Certification: Uncertified
Grade Raw: CH BU
Ruler: Mithridates II
Obverse: Bust of Mithridates II left, wearing tiara, neck torque ends in two pellets.
Reverse: Archer seated right on omphalos, holding bow.
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The coin portrays Mithradates II, known for his long beard and distinctive tiara with an eight-rayed star. He was a powerful ruler who expanded the Parthian Empire and established diplomatic ties with both Rome and China
It was minted in the Parthian Empire, an ancient Iranian empire that controlled a vast territory including modern-day Iran and Mesopotamia.
This is a silver drachm, a common denomination in Parthian coinage.
The coin represents a tangible piece of history from a significant ancient empire, offering insights into their rulers, culture, and economic practices.
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