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Message:: [QUOTE="Parthicus, post: 2851636, member: 81887"][USER=81896]@Deacon Ray[/USER]: I concur with [USER=56976]@Bob L.[/USER]'s suggestion to get a drachm of Mithradates II wearing a tiara.  Another coin that would fit in well with your Biblical theme would be a drachm of Artabanos II (10-38 AD), since he ruled during the time of Jesus's ministry and crucifixion.  (Note: Artabanos II has recently been re-numbered as either III or IV- check the dates to be sure you're getting the correct Artabanos.)  For the third coin, maybe a drachm of Vologases IV (147-191 AD) as it shows a very different style typical of late Parthian coinage, and also features the king's personal name spelled out in Aramaic on the reverse legend, mixed in with now-completely-meaningless Greek-like squiggles.  Billon tetradrachms of Vologases IV are also pretty common, and don't cost much more than the drachms, so maybe you could get that instead.  Or, if you really want to stretch yourself, why not try to get a decent condition Parthian bronze?  I don't think any Parthian bronze can truly be called common, and finding it in decent grades is a big challenge.  [USER=19463]@dougsmit[/USER]: Thanks for pointing out the different mint styles of Phraates IV portraits.  Deacon Ray's specimen is from Rhagae, which has its own distinctive style.  I like the Ecbatana style best, but ultimately that's a personal choice.[/QUOTE]