Ancient Parthian Silver Coin of King Phraates IV (Victor Over Rome’s Lost Standards)

Phraates IV Parthia Silver Drachm — Unrecorded "I" Variant RARE

Silver drachm (4.03g) from King Phraates IV — defeated Roman invasions under Mark Antony. Unrecorded "I" variant behind archer (Sellwood-52.32-3/Sunrise-395 var).

Parthian Power Design

• Obverse: Diademed bust left — pointed beard + brow wart; eagle crowns with wreath

• Reverse: Archer king seated right on throne — bow + MT0 monogram, I behind head

Technical Specifications

• Weight: 4.03 grams

• References: Sellwood-52.32-3 var., Sunrise-395 var.

• Rarity: "I" letter unrecorded in standard references

Rome's Eastern Nemesis

• Defended Parthia vs. Mark Antony's invasions

• Archer imagery = feared mounted archer legions

• Eagle crowning = divine rule propaganda

• Maintained independence during Roman threats

Collector Masterpiece

Ultra-rare unrecorded variant from Parthia's Roman defiance era. Essential eastern power type coin.