© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Drachm - Vardanes II Ecbatana
| Silver | 3.49 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) |
|---|---|
| King | Vardanes II (55-58) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 55-58 |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#86218 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram; seven-line Greek inscription; no border.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ
Translation: Coin of Arsaces the king of kings, the benefactor, the just, the illustrious, friend of the Greeks.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts a portrait of Vardanes II, the Parthian emperor, with a distinctly Greek-style beard and hair, while the reverse (back) side features a stylized representation of the Persian goddess Anahita, highlighting the cultural exchange and fusion that characterized the Parthian Empire.
