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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;DBDc80, post: 2937001, member: 84525&quot;]Hey guys..so my Parthian adventure continues! This time, with a drachm of Vardanes II, a recent win from the latest FSR auction. Really like this one! The strike is nice and full, with a lot of detail, made even better by the nice cabinet tone on the coin. Also, as I am learning, this type is also a bit scarcer as there are 5 diadem ribbons as opposed to the typical 2 or 3 which are found on most Parthian coins. Hope you enjoy, and if anyone has anything new (related or not) feel free to post!</p><p><br /></p><p>Vardanes II was the son of Vologases I, and ruled Parthia only about 3 years, from 55-58 A.D. Like many a Parthian King, Vardanes came to power via a brief conflict with his father. However, his reign was short, and not much is known of him.</p><p><br /></p><p>Vardanes II AR drachm</p><p>Ca. 55-58 A.D.</p><p>3.64 gm. 21X17mm.</p><p>Sellwood 69.13</p><p>Ecbatana mint</p><p>ex. Frank S. Robinson</p><p>[ATTACH=full]714380[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]714381[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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