Parthia - Parthian Kingdom - Mithradates IV Drachme Type : Drachme Date: an 429 Mint name / Town: Ecbatana, Media Metal : silver Diameter : 17,5 mm Weight : 3,68 g. Rarity : R2 Comments on the condition: Example on an oval and irregular flan, slightly off-center. Beautiful portrait of the king. Reverse well struck. Slightly spotted collector’s patina. Catalogue references: BMC.25 - Sellwood82 /1 - GIC.5850 - NAP.450 Obverse legend: ANÉPIGRAPHE. Obverse description: Bust of MITHRIDATES IV to the left, bareheaded, wearing a simple band with a knot falling behind the head, hair falling on the neck, triangular and pointed beard; pendant on the ear. Reverse legend: CORRUPTED, GREEK AND PEHLVI LEGEND. Reverse description: Archer seated to the right on a throne, holding a bow in the right hand; under the bow, a monogram. Commentary This type seems rarer than general references suggest. Historical background PARTHIA - PARTHIAN KINGDOM - MITHRIDATES IV (140) We have no information on this usurper who seized power during the reign of Vologes III around 140.