Specimen record
par-002
Par-002 Parthian Empire, Pakoros II (circa AD 78-120). Silver drachm (3.40 gm, 20.45 mm), Ecbatana. Sellwood 78.2 (Vologases III).
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par-002
House record
This specimen
- Inventory no.
- par-002
- Weight
- 3.40 g
- Diameter
- 20.45 mm
Type (catalogue)
- Dynasty
- Parthian Empire
- Ruler
- Pakoros (Pacorus) II
- Reign
- c. AD 78–120
- Metal
- Silver
- Denomination
- Drachm
- Mint
- Ecbatana
- References
- Sellwood 78.2 (Vologases III)
Obverse
Bust of Pakoros II to left with a short pointed beard, wearing a diadem with two loops and three ends; earring visible; border of dots.
Reverse
Archer, Arsaces I (circa 247-217 BC), enthroned to right, holding a bow; below the bow, monogram of Ecbatana; around, ‘ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ / ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ / ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ / ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ’ (‘of the king of kings, Arsaces, the beneficent, the just, manifestation (of god), the friend of the Greeks’ in Greek).
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