Parthia - Phraates IV (38-2 BCE)

Metal/Size: AR19; Weight: 3.4 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Ecbatana; Date: 38-2 BCE; Obverse: Bare-headed bust of king left, w/ broad 3-layer diadem and 3 ribbons; medium-long hair in 5 waves, mustache, pointed beard; necklace (not evident on this coins); wart on forehead; in right upper field eagle offering diadem; a very Eastern looking portrait from Ecbatana. Reverse: Archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one hand and monogram below bow; 6-line legend: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / - ΑΡΣΑKΟΥ - ΕΥΕPΓΕΤΟΥ / ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ - EΠΙΦΑΝΟΥC / ΦΙΕΛΛΗΝΟY (King of Kings Arsaces, God-like, the Just, the Noble, Friend of the Greeks).
References: Sellwood 52.10; Shore #277?.