Phraates IV Parthia Silver Drachm — Unrecorded "I" Variant RARE
Silver drachm (4.03g) from King Phraates IV — defeated Roman invasions under Mark Antony. Unrecorded "I" variant behind archer (Sellwood-52.32-3/Sunrise-395 var).
Parthian Power Design
• Obverse: Diademed bust left — pointed beard + brow wart; eagle crowns with wreath
• Reverse: Archer king seated right on throne — bow + MT0 monogram, I behind head
Technical Specifications
• Weight: 4.03 grams
• References: Sellwood-52.32-3 var., Sunrise-395 var.
• Rarity: "I" letter unrecorded in standard references
Rome's Eastern Nemesis
• Defended Parthia vs. Mark Antony's invasions
• Archer imagery = feared mounted archer legions
• Eagle crowning = divine rule propaganda
• Maintained independence during Roman threats
Collector Masterpiece
Ultra-rare unrecorded variant from Parthia's Roman defiance era. Essential eastern power type coin.
Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens.
Phraates IV Parthia Silver Drachm — Unrecorded "I" Variant RARE
Silver drachm (4.03g) from King Phraates IV — defeated Roman invasions under Mark Antony. Unrecorded "I" variant behind archer (Sellwood-52.32-3/Sunrise-395 var).
Parthian Power Design
• Obverse: Diademed bust left — pointed beard + brow wart; eagle crowns with wreath
• Reverse: Archer king seated right on throne — bow + MT0 monogram, I behind head
Technical Specifications
• Weight: 4.03 grams
• References: Sellwood-52.32-3 var., Sunrise-395 var.
• Rarity: "I" letter unrecorded in standard references
Rome's Eastern Nemesis
• Defended Parthia vs. Mark Antony's invasions
• Archer imagery = feared mounted archer legions
• Eagle crowning = divine rule propaganda
• Maintained independence during Roman threats
Collector Masterpiece
Ultra-rare unrecorded variant from Parthia's Roman defiance era. Essential eastern power type coin.
Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens.
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