Parthian Empire Drachm - Vardanes II, 55 – 58

Silver Drachm from Parthian Empire. Issued from 55 to 58. Struck in Silver. Measures 18.5 mm and weighs 3.49 g.

Obverse

Bust left with semicircular bottom to beard wearing diadem and three-band spiral torque with no visible end; medium length hair wavy with earring visible; diadem pendants shown as five lines; circular border of dots

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 (Coin of Arsaces the king of kings, the benefactor, the just, the illustrious, friend of the Greeks)

Edge

Smooth