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<p>[QUOTE="DBDc80, post: 2963163, member: 84525"]So...weather here in Ohio is looking pretty bad....snowed in for the evening, so i thought i'd show off my new drachm of Artabanus III. Artabanus III reigned twice, once from A.D 10-35 then from 36-38 A.D. Artabanus feuded with Vanones I frequently, and refused to acknowledge his kingship (as Vanones was somewhat of a puppet monarch put on the throne by Rome). Artabanus was in turn, murdered by a man believed to be his son, Gotarzes II (who ruled intermittantly, and was considered a usurper). However, in the aftermath of Artabanus's assassination, he was succeded by his son, Vardanes I, who would continue the feud with Gotarzes.</p><p><br /></p><p>The present coin attracted me because of the clear portraiture and strike. It also has some nice toning going on, which i like! In spite of the bit of raggedness of the around the 11 o'clock and 1 o'clock positions, it is an attractive coin. If anyone has any new Parthians or relevant coins, please share!</p><p>Artabanus III AR drachm. 3.84 gm. O. diademed bust of king w 3 ribbons. R. seated archer (Arsaces I) holding bow. Ecbatana mint, c.a 10-38 A.D. Sellwood 63.6 ex. Pegasi Numismatics </p><p>[ATTACH=full]725601[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]725602[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="DBDc80, post: 2963163, member: 84525"]So...weather here in Ohio is looking pretty bad....snowed in for the evening, so i thought i'd show off my new drachm of Artabanus III. Artabanus III reigned twice, once from A.D 10-35 then from 36-38 A.D. Artabanus feuded with Vanones I frequently, and refused to acknowledge his kingship (as Vanones was somewhat of a puppet monarch put on the throne by Rome). Artabanus was in turn, murdered by a man believed to be his son, Gotarzes II (who ruled intermittantly, and was considered a usurper). However, in the aftermath of Artabanus's assassination, he was succeded by his son, Vardanes I, who would continue the feud with Gotarzes. The present coin attracted me because of the clear portraiture and strike. It also has some nice toning going on, which i like! In spite of the bit of raggedness of the around the 11 o'clock and 1 o'clock positions, it is an attractive coin. If anyone has any new Parthians or relevant coins, please share! Artabanus III AR drachm. 3.84 gm. O. diademed bust of king w 3 ribbons. R. seated archer (Arsaces I) holding bow. Ecbatana mint, c.a 10-38 A.D. Sellwood 63.6 ex. Pegasi Numismatics [ATTACH=full]725601[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]725602[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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