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Drachm of Phraataces and Queem Musa of Parthia, Ecbatana

Drachm of Phraataces and Queem Musa of Parthia, Ecbatana

r. c. 2 BCE - 4 CE

Phraataces

Greek

Obv.: Bust of Phraataces l. with square ended beard; to l. and r., wreath-bearing small Nike; border of dots. Rev.: Bust of queen Musa l., wearing tiara and diadem; symbol below chin.

Silver

Parthian period

Coins