AR Drachm of Vardanes I (c. A.D. 40 - 47)
Weight: 3.72 g
Size: 21 mm
Condition: EF/EF
Minted in Ecbatana
Obv: bare-headed bust left with medium pointed beard wearing diadem with loop at the top, earring visible. Hair in
three waves. Three lines on forehead (two vertical and one horizontal representing royal wart). Drapery visible on
king's shoulder
Rev: archer seated right on throne holding bow, below bow monogram 26. Greek legend
Ref: Sellwood 64.31 ; Shore 353
Rarity: R
Value: 175
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