105-147 AD Parthian Kingdom Silver Drachma Vologases III C011
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105-147 AD Parthian Kingdom Silver Drachma Vologases III C011
Year / Era: 105 to 147 CE
Composition: Silver
Ruler: Vologases III
Obverse: The coin's obverse side shows a bust of the king facing left, with a long, pointed beard and a diadem.
Reverse: The reverse side typically depicts an archer seated on a throne, holding a bow.
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This is a silver drachm coin from the Parthian Empire, featuring King Vologases III.
The prolific coinage of Vologases III suggests a long reign and a strong economy during his rule. It features a profile portrait of a king from the Parthian Empire, a major rival to the Roman Empire from 247 BCE to 224 CE. The Parthian rulers, who called themselves "King of Kings," often had a distinctive beard style and elaborate hairstyle on their coins. The reverse side of these coins typically depicts a seated archer holding a bow, an image that reflects the Parthians' renowned skill as mounted archers. The coin was minted in silver and was the standard currency throughout the empire.
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