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Kings of Parthia

Mithradates II (123-88 B.C.) Silver Tetradrachm

Obverse: Diademed cuirassed bust with long beard of Mithradates II left.  Reverse: Arsakes I the founder
of the Parthian kingdom seated right on omphalos, holding bow; palm branch in field to right. ΒAΣIΛEΩΣ
MEΓAΛOY APΣAKOY EΠIΦANOYΣ.  Cf. Sellwood 24.3 var.; cf. Shore 66 var.

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