parthian-empire-c-123-88-bc-reign-of-mithradates-ii-item
DenominationDrachm
Country / EmpireParthian Empire
Obverse DesignBust of King Mithradates II, typically facing left, wearing a tiara or diadem. Often with a star or crescent in front.
Reverse DesignArcher (Arsaces I) seated right on an omphalos or throne, holding a bow. Greek inscription around, typically 'ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ' (Of the Great King Arsaces, Epiphanes) or variations including 'ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ' (Friend of the Greeks).
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