Parthian empire. Artabanus II. Drachm. advancing right

advancing right

Reverse: MN ACILIVS – III VIR VALETV Valetudo standing left

Henry William Bilbrough served with the 17th battalion county of London (Poplar & Stepney rifles) He served from 10/10/1915 in Theatres 1a (France) 2a (Macedonia) and 4b (Egypt) before returning to 1a (France) from 22/6/1918 to 1/3/1919

It took eight years before his stock and shop were eventually sold off

Parthian empire. Artabanus II. Drachm. advancing rightReign Artabanus II Denomination Silver Drachm Date Struck 10 38 AD Condition Extremely fine Obverse Bare headed bust left with medium square cut beard wearing diadem with loop at the top and three ends, earring visible. Reverse Archer seated right on throne holding bow; somewhat blundered Greek legend; monogram below bow. Weight 3. 52gm Diameter 20. 5 mm