Parthian Silver Drachm of Artabanus II, c. AD 10–38 | درهم نقرهٔ اشکانی اردوان دوم
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Parthian Silver Drachm of Artabanus II, c. 10–38 AD
Ancient silver drachm attributed to Artabanus II of the Arsacid Parthian Empire, dating to approximately 10–38 AD.
The obverse depicts the bearded royal bust of the Parthian king facing left, wearing a diadem. The reverse shows the traditional Parthian seated archer holding a bow, surrounded by a Greek royal inscription in the Arsacid formula.
This coin belongs to the historical world of the Parthian Empire, one of the great Iranian dynasties of antiquity, ruling across large parts of ancient Iran and neighboring regions after the Seleucid period.
Attribution is based on visible design, portrait style, reverse archer type, and comparable Parthian drachm examples. Exact catalog variety, mint, and full authentication should be confirmed by weight, diameter, and specialist examination.
Persian Name:
درهم نقرهٔ اشکانیِ اردوان دوم
Details:
- Object Type: Ancient coin
- Dynasty: Arsacid / Parthian Empire
- Ruler: Artabanus II / اردوان دوم
- Date: c. 10–38 AD
- Metal: Silver
- Denomination: Drachm
- Obverse: Bearded royal bust facing left
- Reverse: Seated archer holding bow, Greek inscription
- Region: Ancient Iran / Parthian Empire
- Condition: Ancient circulated condition with surface wear consistent with age
- Attribution: Provisional, pending full specialist verification
Collector Note:
This piece is offered as an ancient numismatic object connected to the Parthian period of Iranian history. It is suitable for collectors of Persian, Iranian, Parthian, Arsacid, and ancient Near Eastern coinage.