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Tyrants of the Tigris & euphrates
151
Parthian Kingdom
Silver Drachm. (3.75 g), AD 190-208
Osroes II, Parthian King, AD 190-208
Sellwood 85.1; Shore 437; Sunrise 453 (this coin). Superb Extremely Fine.
Ekbatana mint. Bust of Osroes II left with long tapered beard, wearing tiara decorated with hooks and
a vertical line of pellets. Reverse. Archer seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; monogram
below bow.
152
Parthian Kingdom
Silver Drachm. (3.67 g), AD 190-208
Osroes II, Parthian King, AD 190-208
Sellwood 85.3; Shore 439; Sunrise 453 var. Mint State.
Ekbatana mint. Bust of Osroes II left with long tapered beard, wearing tiara decorated with hooks and
a vertical line of pellets. Reverse. Archer seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; monogram
below bow.
150
Parthian Kingdom
Silver Drachm. (3.79 g), AD 147-191
Vologases IV, Parthian King, AD 147-191
Sellwood 84.128; Shore 434 var.; Sunrise 452. Mint State.
Ekbatana mint. Bust of Vologases IV left with long tapered beard, wearing tiara decorated with hooks.
Reverse. Archer seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; pellet above bow, monogram below
bow.