Parthia - Unknown King (80-70 BCE)

Metal/Size: AR20; Weight: 3.1 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Rhagae; Date: 80-70 BCE; Obverse: Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem, three rows of hair covering ear; single-pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets. Reverse: Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne; empty cloak sleeve ends in pellet reaching well below seat level, holding bow in right hand; no border; five-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ; References: Sellwood 30.16; Shore #134.