KINGS of PARTHIA. Phraates IV. Circa 38-2 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 13.57 g, 12h).

Description

**KINGS of PARTHIA. Phraates IV. Circa 38-2 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 13.57 g, 12h)**

**Detailed Information:**

**Obverse:**
– **Design**: Diademed bust of Phraates IV facing left, with a wart on his forehead.
– **Iconography**: The diadem signifies royal authority and Phraates IV’s reign over the Parthian Empire.

**Reverse:**
– **Design**: Phraates IV seated right, receiving a diadem from Tyche standing left, holding a cornucopia.
– **Iconography**: Tyche, the goddess of fortune and prosperity, bestowing a diadem upon Phraates IV, symbolizes the legitimization of his rule and the prosperity of his reign. The cornucopia represents abundance and nourishment.

**Specifications:**
– **Diameter**: 28mm
– **Weight**: 13.57 grams
– **Orientation**: 12h
– **Mint**: Seleukeia on the Tigris
– **Date**: Uncertain
– **Condition**: Fine, with an edge chip

**Additional Information:**
– **Authenticity**: This coin is guaranteed authentic.
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This AR Tetradrachm from the reign of Phraates IV, struck at the Seleukeia on the Tigris mint, features the diademed bust of the king and a depiction of Tyche bestowing a diadem. The coin reflects the Parthian artistry and the political symbolism of divine endorsement and prosperity.