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Title	Parthia, Artabanos II, AR Drachm, 10-38 AD
Obverse	Diademed Bust
Reverse	Seated Archer Holding a Bow, Inscription
Type/denomination	AR Drachm
Weight	3.75 grams
Origin	Parthia
Period	10-38 AD
Description	This silver drachm was minted in Parthia during the reign of Artabanos II (10-38 AD). The obverse shows a diademed bust, and the reverse shows a seated archer holding a bow, surrounded by an inscription. The drachm was one of the main denominations used in the Parthian Empire. By the middle of the first century BC, however, Parthian coinage, including the drachm, started to lose its "artistic merit" though the silver content remained good and constant. Early Parthian art and coinage was influenced by other cultures, especially Greek culture. The coinage of Artabanos II, however, shows a more definite break with the Greek or Hellenistic tradition in Parthian coinage. Artabanos II had anti-Greek sentiments, and the obverse images of the coins became more stylized with little to no Greek influence. Also, the reverse inscriptions contained more and more errors as the engravers became less familiar with the Greek language. These inscriptions eventually evolved into using the Aramaic and Parthian languages. The reign of Artabanos II was filled with internal conflicts and strife, and he was twice chased from his position into temporary exile. He returned both times to resume rule of his kingdom until he died in 38 AD.
Publisher	Hillsdale College
Donor	Alwin C. Carus
Collection	Ancient
Accession number	20051168
Catalog Number	Shore 337

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