The silver drachms of the Parthian Kingdom rank among the important surviving coinages of the ancient Iranian world and remain widely studied by collectors and numismatists. Produced throughout nearly five centuries of Arsacid rule, the drachm served as a principal silver denomination for an empire that became one of Rome’s major political and military rivals in the ancient Near East. This impressive Parthian AR Drachm earned a Mint State certification from the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). Now, Greek Empires Parthian Kingdom AR Drachms are available online from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
These Greek Empires Parthian Kingdom AR Drachm Coins are stunning Mint State ancient specimens. Ancient coins graded Mint State exhibit no evidence of wear and tear from handling, but because ancient coins were hand-struck specimens, they may not be entirely flawless. Mint State ancient coins may have minor imperfections from the production process, but are otherwise free of post-production flaws or wear.
On the obverse, Orodes II appears in left-facing profile wearing the traditional Parthian royal diadem and a distinctive pointed beard. His portrait displays the individualized facial characteristics associated with Arsacid royal imagery of the mid-1st century BC. The reverse features the familiar enthroned archer, an established symbol of the Arsacid dynasty, accompanied by Greek inscriptions in a composition that reflects longstanding traditions of Parthian royal coinage.
The silver drachms of Orodes II, who ruled as Parthian Great King from approximately 57 to 37 BC, represent an important and historically significant period within the broader Arsacid coinage series. His reign included the major Roman defeat at the Battle of Carrhae in 53 BC, when the Parthian commander Surena defeated the army of Marcus Licinius Crassus, checking Roman expansion into Parthian territory and establishing the battle as one of the defining military encounters between the two ancient powers.
JM Bullion customer service is available to assist you with ancient silver coins at 800-276-6508. We are also available online via email.
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The silver drachms of the Parthian Kingdom rank among the important surviving coinages of the ancient Iranian world and remain widely studied by collectors and numismatists. Produced throughout nearly five centuries of Arsacid rule, the drachm served as a principal silver denomination for an empire that became one of Rome’s major political and military rivals in the ancient Near East. This impressive Parthian AR Drachm earned a Mint State certification from the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). Now, Greek Empires Parthian Kingdom AR Drachms are available online from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
These Greek Empires Parthian Kingdom AR Drachm Coins are stunning Mint State ancient specimens. Ancient coins graded Mint State exhibit no evidence of wear and tear from handling, but because ancient coins were hand-struck specimens, they may not be entirely flawless. Mint State ancient coins may have minor imperfections from the production process, but are otherwise free of post-production flaws or wear.
On the obverse, Orodes II appears in left-facing profile wearing the traditional Parthian royal diadem and a distinctive pointed beard. His portrait displays the individualized facial characteristics associated with Arsacid royal imagery of the mid-1st century BC. The reverse features the familiar enthroned archer, an established symbol of the Arsacid dynasty, accompanied by Greek inscriptions in a composition that reflects longstanding traditions of Parthian royal coinage.
The silver drachms of Orodes II, who ruled as Parthian Great King from approximately 57 to 37 BC, represent an important and historically significant period within the broader Arsacid coinage series. His reign included the major Roman defeat at the Battle of Carrhae in 53 BC, when the Parthian commander Surena defeated the army of Marcus Licinius Crassus, checking Roman expansion into Parthian territory and establishing the battle as one of the defining military encounters between the two ancient powers.
JM Bullion customer service is available to assist you with ancient silver coins at 800-276-6508. We are also available online via email.