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Drachm - Arsaces II Rayy mint
| Issuer | Parthian Empire |
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| Year | 211 BC - 209 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Reverse description | Arsaces I depicted as a seated archer in three-quarter right profile upon a backless throne, his body turned right while he grasps a strung bow in his right hand, a recurring dynastic motif on early Parthian silver coinage. To the right of the enthroned figure stands an eagle facing forward with head turned to the left, serving as a royal emblem. The Greek legend ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ, meaning 'of Arsaces,' appears in the field, asserting dynastic legitimacy through Hellenistic epigraphic convention. The overall composition is compact and emblematic, reflecting the transitional artistic style of the early Parthian kingdom. |
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| Reverse lettering | ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ |
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| Mintage | ND (211 BC - 209 BC) |
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