Phraates IV Eagle Drachm

Obverse — diademed bust of Phraates IV left; eagle with wreath faintly visible behind neck, star-above-crescent before the face weak; old field scratches

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

Attribution: Persia (Media). Ekbatana. Phraates IV. c. 38–2 BC. AR. drachm.

Obverse: Diademed bust left with pointed beard and segmented necklet, wart on forehead; in front, star above crescent; behind, eagle flying left holding wreath (diadem); 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 Greek legend

Weight: Not yet weighed; no weight on tag Reference: Sellwood 54.7

The Coin