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Sasanian Empire, Silver Drachm (4.31 g, 26 mm), AD 273-276

Vahram (Bahram) I, Sasanian King AD 273-276 Sunrise # 759 (this coin), SNS Type Ib/2B, Saeedi 138, Superb Extremely Fine Mint. . This is a fine example of Bahram I silver drachm. Once again as seen in coins of Ardashir I, there…
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Parthian Kingdom, Silver Drachm. (4.31 g), 132-127 BC

Phraates II, Parthian King 132-127 BC Sellwood 16.11; Shore 50; Sunrise 272 (this coin), Mint State Tambrax mint. Struck circa 129/8 BC. Diademed and draped bust of Phraates left; TAM behind. Reverse: BA?I-?E?? ME?-A?OY AP?AKOY ??????????,…