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Tyrants of the Tigris & euphrates
103
Parthian Kingdom
Silver Drachm. (4.13 g), 70/69-58/7 BC
Phraates III, Parthian King, 70/69-58/7 BC
Sellwood 35.7 var. (Darius); Shore 165; Sunrise 331 (this coin). Mint State.
Rhagai mint. Diademed facing bust of Phraates III, wearing a necklace with a central medallion. Re-
verse: Archer seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; monogram below bow.
104
Parthian Kingdom
Silver Drachm. (4.10 g), 70/69-58/7 BC
Phraates III, Parthian King, 70/69-58/7 BC
Sellwood 36.12 var. (Darius); Shore 158=Sunrise 322 (this coin). Superb Extremely Fine.
Mithradatkart mint. Diademed bust of Phraates III left, wearing torq ending in a pelllet; star on chest.
Reverse: Archer seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; monogram below bow.
102
Parthian Kingdom
Silver Drachm. (4.08 g), 78/7-62/1 BC
Arsakes XVI, Parthian King, 78/7-62/1 BC
Sellwood 30.14 (Unkown King); Shore 131; Sunrise -. Extremely Fine.
Ekbatana mint. Diademed bust of Arsakes XVI left, wearing torq. Reverse: Archer seated right on
throne, holding bow in right hand.