MEHERDATES AR DRACHM, 49/50 C.E.
Sellwood 67.1 as Vonones II, Shore 368 (Vonones II), Sunr. 417, Very Fine+, 22.2mm, 3.67 grams, Ekbatana Mint
Obverse: Facing bust of Merherdates, wearing tiara with ear flaps, stars flanking
Reverse: Archer (Arsakes I) seated to right on throne, holding bow, monogram below, legend around
Great detail and EXCELLENT metal for this emperor! Typical oval flan.
(During the Tannaic Mid-late second Temple period Parthia is the country known as Babylon or Bavel)
