Ngc Ms Artabanus VI 212-224 /7 Ad Parthian Parthia Persian Kingdom Drachm Coin

AR drachm (19mm, 2.92 gm, 12h). NGC MS 5/5 - 3/5. Bust of Artabanus VI left, with forked beard, wearing domed tiara with earflap, double banded diadem with double loop, and spiral torque; dotted border / Corrupted and partially retrograde Greek legend, archer (Arsaces I) enthroned right, in Parthian dress, with bow in outstretched right hand; AT monogram with pellet below bow.

Sellwood 89.1 (Artabanus IV). Holder notes that this type is also attributed to Artabanus IV. Note - there is a great deal of conflicting information about the various Parthian Artabanus kings. Com, along with Fred Shore, list Artabanus I (127-124 BC); Artabanus II (AD 10-38); Artabanus III (AD 80-90); and Artabanus IV (AD 216-224). The Sunrise Collection, published in 2011, lists Artabanus I (Arsakes II) (211-185 BC); Artabanus II (127-126 BC); Artabanus III (126-122 BC); Artabanus IV ca.

AD 10-38; Artabanus V AD 79/80-ca. 85; and Artabanus VI (AD 212-224/7). Rivals of the Roman Empire. It doesn't get any better than this. You won't be disappointed!