Parthian Empire Coin Pendant

Obverse: Depiction of Mithradates IIReverse:  Archer Seated right on throneDate: 121 - 91 B.C.Bezel: Sterling SilverWeight:  5.63 gramsDiameter: 21 cm / .82 in Description This item is an authentic parthian coin, placed in a handmade bezel of Sterling Silver. There is only 1 of this item; you will receive the exact pendant shown in the photos.   Chain necklaces can be purchased separately through this link. History of the Artifact The Parthian silver drachma was the principal coin of the Parthian Empire, which dominated much of Persia and surrounding regions from roughly 247 BC to 224 AD. These coins reflect both the unique culture of the Parthians and their political aspirations as heirs to earlier empires, like the Achaemenids, while also adapting Hellenistic influences inherited from Alexander the Great's conquests. Struck in silver, the drachma became the standard denomination for trade and official payments across the Parthian realm. They were relatively lightweight compared to so