Kings of Parthia, Phriapatios to Mithradates I, AR drachm, Hekatompylos Mint, Circa 185-132 BC

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Central Asian, Kings of Parthia, Phriapatios to Mithradates I, Circa 185-132 BC, AR drachm (silver, 4.01g, 19.6mm), Hekatompylos Mint
Obv: Hekatompylos. Diademed and draped bust to left, wearing bashlyk
Rev: BAĪ£IĪ›EĪ©Ī£ – ĪœĪ•Ī“Ī‘Ī›ĪŸĪ„ – APĪ£AKOY Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on omphalos, holding bow
Ref: Sunrise 254; Shore 12-13 (Mithradates I) Rarity/Choice: Common, aEF (minor obverse weakness otherwise, very attractive and expressive)
Note: The Kings of Elymais ruled a small kingdom in what’s now southwestern Iran, in the Susiana region (modern-day Khuzestan province). Renowned for their unique coinage, their coins often featured distinctive designs. During the period of 185-132 BC, the Parthian Empire was in its early years, with rulers consolidating power and expanding territory. The imagery on the coin reflects the political and military ideology of the Parthian rulers. The depiction of the king as a warrior on the obverse and Arsakes I as a skilled archer on the reverse emphasized the importance of military strength and the prowess of the Parthian cavalry.

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