Artabanus II Drachm

Obverse — diademed bust of Artabanus II left, square-cut beard, earring visible; pellet border

Reverse — archer (Arsakes I) enthroned right holding bow; Ekbatana monogram below bow; seven-line blundered Greek legend

Attribution: Persia (Media). Ekbatana. Artabanus II. c. 10–38 AD. AR. drachm.

Obverse: Diademed bust left with long square-cut beard, hair in vertical waves bunched behind, earring visible; diadem with loop and pendant ends; circular border of pellets

Reverse: Beardless archer (Arsakes I) wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; monogram below bow (Ekbatana mint); seven-line blundered Greek legend

Weight: Not yet weighed; no weight on tag Reference: Sellwood 63.6

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