AUTHENTIC PARTHIAN, Arsaces XVI AR Silver Drachm Coin 78-61 BC Arsaces I w/ bow

Description: This ancient Greek silver drachma coin features Arsaces XVI, the Parthian Kingdom's sixteenth king, as an archer holding a bow surrounded by Ancient Greek. It was minted between 78-61 BCE and is a rare and valuable addition to any collection of ancient coins and authenticity is guaranteed. The average composition of the coins made in the Parthian Empire at this time was 79.1% silver. The Obverse of these coin shows a short bearded diademed bust of Arsakes to left wearing diadem, wearing torque ending with pellet The reverse: Archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated to right on a throne, holding bow in right hand, the inscription reads ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ around the sides which translates loosely into “KING OF THE GREAT ARSAKOS THEOPATORS (untranslatable word)”. Being ancient Greek writing the translations are often loose or don’t completely match up with modern language. The coin's historical significance lies in its depiction of the Parthian Kingdom's king and the use of silver as currency during that time period. Minted in the Greek Parthian Empire between 79-61 BCE, an extremely important time in history and shortly before Parthian Forces captured the entire Levant (areas including modern day Lebanon, Israel, Palestine, and Syria) and Mark Antonys led counter attack that took back some of the land and begun hundred of years of wartime known as the The Roman–Parthian Wars. This is a great opportunity to own a piece of history and add to your collection. You will receive the exact coin pictured, and the photos are unedited.

Price: 124.99 USD

Location: Chester, New York

End Time: 2024-04-11T23:38:44.000Z

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