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100 BC SIlver Drachma
Sheldon_Overton_Baby
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Let's do this again:
Real or tourist piece? Piece was in lot with older foreign coinage. This one stands out and one I can't readily ID with ease.
Any information you can share be great.
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It's real.
Parthian Empire. Which king, not sure. Prices Vary.
The Parthia king looks like Artabanus II (AD 10-38).
Artabanus II Drachm
Silver, 21mm, 3.64gm
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A fair amount of wear on the beard and near the hair, I would estimate a VF coin. As ancient silver coins go it is fairly common. If I needed one (I don't) I might pay $50-$60. On the reverse the king seated is Arsasces ( he is almost always on any Parthian drachma) and among his other titles, seen at the top above his head is BASILEUS BASTLEON, king of Kings