Description

Parthian Empire. Mithradates II (121-91 BC). AR Drachm (4.14g/ 20mm). Rhagae mint. long bearded bust left wearing diadem, griffin-ended torque; behind bust, monogram [~~]; circular border of pellets
Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne with footstool, holding bow only with both hands; in field left, Greek letter Ε; no border; square four-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ.
Note: Monogram behind head, Ε on rev. Sellwood 26.14 Very fine.