Head of a king, probably Shapur II, 4th century A.D., Sasanian period Calgary Coin Gallery
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Parthian

Coins of the Parthian Kingdom.

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(Reference: R. Whitting & R. Williams and Mitchiner - Ancient and Classical World.)

Parthia, Vardanes II, AD 55 to 58. Silver drachm.
Parthia, Vardanes II, AD 55 to 58.
Silver drachm.


Denomination: Silver drachm.
Reference: Sear GIC - 5788, Shore-384 vareity.  Sell. 69.3
Size: 19.3 x 22.6 mm. Weight : 3.67 grams.
Grade: XF on an oval flan (the flan oval shape is very common on this issue). Slightly double struck on the front of the face.  Minor dark deposits.
Obverse: Head of Vardanes II left.
Reverse: Archer seated right, holding a bow, with Greek inscriptions around.

SOLD


Order # 3348

Kamnaskires V, Billon tetradrachm

Elymais
KAMNASKIRES V
late 1st to early 2nd c AD
Billon tetradrachm
26.7 x 29.5 mm
VF   $155.00

Order # grelam04

(Reference: R. Whitting & R. Williams and Mitchiner - Ancient and Classical World.)



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