by Hooman | Aug 30, 2025 | Kings of Parthia
Discovering the Parthian Heritage Through Numismatics Explore a stunning silver drachm from the reign of Vologases I, one of the most significant rulers of the Parthian Empire during the mid-1st century AD. Struck in the historically rich mint of Ekbatana, this coin...
by Hooman | Aug 30, 2025 | Kings of Parthia
Introduction The Parthian Empire, a powerful Iranian dynasty that ruled much of Western Asia for nearly five centuries, served as a critical bridge between Persian traditions and Hellenistic influences following Alexander the Great’s conquests. During its peak,...
by Hooman | Aug 30, 2025 | Kings of Parthia
The Silver Drachm of Phraates IV Phraates IV, who ruled the Parthian Empire from 38 BC to 2 BC, is remembered as one of the most politically complex and diplomatically active monarchs of the Arsacid dynasty. His reign intersected with Roman interference and internal...
by Hooman | Aug 30, 2025 | Kings of Parthia
Introduction This silver drachm comes from the reign of Artabanos IV, one of the later rulers of the Arsacid dynasty of the Parthian Empire, which dominated the Iranian plateau and Mesopotamia from the 3rd century BC to the early 3rd century AD. Artabanos IV ruled...
by Hooman | Aug 29, 2025 | Kings of Parthia
Historical Context Mithradates II (r. ca. 124–88 BC) is remembered as the “Great King” of the Parthian Empire, who solidified its political supremacy, expanded its borders, and made the Arsacid state a major diplomatic power. This drachm was struck during one of his...
by Hooman | Aug 21, 2025 | Kings of Parthia
Vologases I Silver Drachm from Ekbatana: A Historically Rich, Accessible Coin Struck during the reign of Vologases I between AD 51 and 78, this silver drachm is an excellent example of early Parthian imperial identity. It was minted in Ekbatana, one of the most...
