[080] AD c.10-38 PARTHIAN KINGDOM (Artabanus II) AR (Silver) Drachm NGC

Description: This ancient coin from the Parthian Kingdom features the portrait of Artabanus II (not Artabanus IV, according to the Numista coin database), a ruler who reigned between 10-38 AD. The coin is made of silver with a fineness of 0.9 and has been certified by NGC. It depicts a bearded archer on the left with a medium square cut beard, and a bare-headed bust on the right while sitting on a throne. This coin is a great addition to any collection of ancient coins, especially for those interested in the Parthian Kingdom. It comes with a certification number of 8229887-080 and a reference of Sellwood#63. The coin was minted in the ancient area of greater northeastern Iran and is a excellent representation of ancient coinage. Artabanus II was a king of the Parthian Empire, which was located in northeastern Greater Iran. The Parthian Empire controlled the Iranian Plateau and the Tigris-Euphrates valley during Artabanus II's reign. Artabanus II's early life took place in Central Asia, where he was raised among the Dahae tribe. He became the ruler of Media Atropatene, which is now part of Azerbaijan, during the late reign of Phraates IV or the reign of his son, Phraates V. Artabanus II fought against the Parthian king Vonones I for the crown, eventually defeating him and becoming king himself around 10/11 AD. FeaturesIssuerParthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD))KingArtabanus II (12-40)TypeStandard circulation coinsYears10-38ValueDrachm (1)CurrencyDrachm (247 BC-224 AD)CompositionSilverWeight~3.2 gDiameter~21.5 mmShapeRound (irregular)TechniqueHammeredOrientationVariable alignment ↺DemonetizedYesNumberN#95196ReferencesSellwood# 63 ObverseBare-headed bust left with medium square cut beard, wearing diadem with loop at the top and three ends, hair almost straight, earring visible; border of dots. ReverseBeardless archer, seated right on throne; in right hand, bow; below bow monogram 26.Script: GreekLettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΣ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ MintsEcbatana, modern-day Hamedan, IranRayy, modern-day Hasanabad, Iran

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