The Parthian currency dates back to the Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD) and was often made of silver and bronze. It is characterized by the image of the Parthian king on the obverse, and inscriptions in Greek or Aramaic on the reverse, reflecting the political and economic power of the Parthian state during that era. Historical Note: Parthian coins are considered a key reference for scholars today, as many of their kings do not have their reign dates mentioned in historical books, and they were known through the sequence of their coins.