38-2 B.C. Phraates IV Silver Drachm
$249.00
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Struck over 2,000 years ago, this handsome silver drachm reveals Phraates IV's cunning leadership and military strategy that made Parthia a "superpower" in the ancient world, rivaling Rome. Calculating and ruthless, Phraates murdered his father, brothers and eldest son, ensuring there would be no rivals for the throne.
When Marc Antony invaded Parthia in 36 B.C., hoping to retrieve Roman legionary standards lost years earlier, Phraates IV didn't fight in the expected manner either. Instead, he attacked Antony's supply train, killing 10,000 Romans, decimating their food supplies and siege weapons, forcing them to retreat.
How was Phraates' army so successful – the "Parthian shot!" Skilled horsemen, the Parthians turned as they rode away and rapidly shot arrows at Roman foot soldiers. The reverse of this beautifully detailed coin shows a seated archer recalling the mounted warriors of Parthia, and the obverse features the portrait of the clever king Phraates IV. Perfect for history and military buffs, this is sure to highlight any collection of ancient coins, get yours now.
When Marc Antony invaded Parthia in 36 B.C., hoping to retrieve Roman legionary standards lost years earlier, Phraates IV didn't fight in the expected manner either. Instead, he attacked Antony's supply train, killing 10,000 Romans, decimating their food supplies and siege weapons, forcing them to retreat.
How was Phraates' army so successful – the "Parthian shot!" Skilled horsemen, the Parthians turned as they rode away and rapidly shot arrows at Roman foot soldiers. The reverse of this beautifully detailed coin shows a seated archer recalling the mounted warriors of Parthia, and the obverse features the portrait of the clever king Phraates IV. Perfect for history and military buffs, this is sure to highlight any collection of ancient coins, get yours now.
