Description

Parthian Empire. Phraatakes 2 BC.- 4/5 AD. AR Drachm (3.62g/ 18mm). Ekbatana mint. Diademed bust left, wart on forehead; Nikai flanking, crowning Phraatakes with wreathes / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow. Sellwood 57.13; Shore 322; Sunrise 402. Well centered. Extremely fine. Nice original find patina. Rare. Possibly minted during Jesus time.