Description
Parthia, Mithradates II (123 – 88 BC). AR Drachm, Rhagae mint. Bare-headed bust left with long pointed beard wearing diadem / BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOÎ¥ AΡΣAKOÎ¥ EÎ IΦANOΥΣ; beardless archer seated right, bow in right.
Mithradates II; AR Drachm, Rhagae
130,00 €
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AR18 |
| Weight [g]: | 4,72 |
| Grade: | VF/VF |
| Attribution: | Sellwood 27.1; Shore 85 |
| Commentary: | nice grey patina, good details |
Historical Context
Under the rule of Mithradates the Parthian came into contact with the Chinese empire and in 119 BC the Silk Road was opened.
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