Description: Parthia, Mithradates II (123 - 88 BC). AR Drachm, Rhagae mint. Bare-headed bust left with long pointed beard wearing diadem / BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOΥ AΡΣAKOΥ EΠIΦANOΥΣ; beardless archer seated right, bow in right.

Diameter: AR18 mm

Weight: 4,72 g

Grade: VF/VF

Attribution: Sellwood 27.1; Shore 85

Commentary: nice grey patina, good details

History: Under the rule of Mithradates the Parthian came into contact with the Chinese empire and in 119 BC the Silk Road was opened.

Article Number: 041-01-07-41652