Does This Parthian Look Real To You?

Vcoin guarantees their coins unconditionally for life. If it is a fake, you are at least protected.

That said, it doesn't sit right with me either. Bob L knows these better than anyone, but I am not seeing the depth in the hair that I would expect from an issue like this one.

I think it's absolutely fine, Steve. These late issues from Mithradatkart could be pretty bizarre and, yes, the silver is highly debased at this point in the game. As Shore states it in Ten Dragons, "The drachms of Phraatakes continue the stylistic deterioration in eastern mints..."

Two other Phraatakes drachms for comparison, below - also cartoonish (which is the norm), first is Schatz's, second mine.






Fyi, I just sent you an email, Steve.

I don't blame you for being suspicious of that coin; it looks very "off" compared to most Parthians I've seen/own. Bob knows his stuff though so between that and the fact that it's being sold on Vcoins I wouldn't be worried at all about buying it.