{"product_id":"parthian-coin-and-rose-garnet-pendant-14k-gold","title":"Ancient Parthian Coin with Garnet (190 - 208 CE)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParthian Kingdom - Circa: 190-208 C.E. (AD)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObverse: Bust of King Osroes II  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse: The traditional Parthian archer (Arsaces I) seated right on a throne, holding a bow.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOsroes II \u003c\/strong\u003ewas a Parthian usurper who issued silver drachms, primarily from the Ecbatana mint, during a brief period of civil strife. These coins feature a distinctive long-bearded bust wearing a \u003cstrong\u003epearl-decorated tiara\u003c\/strong\u003e, typically with a blundered Greek inscription and an archer seated on the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003eThese coins are rare evidence of a rival ruler during the chaotic final decades of the Parthian Empire before its fall to the Sassanids. The \u003cstrong\u003e\"tiara with earflaps\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and long beard are key diagnostic features used to distinguish Osroes II from contemporary rulers like Vologases IV or \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105); text-decoration: underline;\" title=\"Pakoros\" href=\"https:\/\/ioniajewelry.com\/products\/parthian-coin-with-ceylon-blue-sapphire\"\u003ePakoros I\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003eArgentum (AR) Silver Drachm \/ 14k Gold \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e3mm Rhodolite (Rose) Garnet - Birthstone for January\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003eSize: 18mm (about size of US nickel)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003eNGC Cert: 4938312-025 (Ch AU) 'Almost Unused'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003eFree Domestic Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003eArrives in satin pouch and gift box with polishing cloth \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003eChain not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e*Shown with sapphire beaded necklace, sold separately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003eArtist-designed and created by Cynthia L. Green. This piece is entirely one of a kind with collections crafted in small batches. Designed to be worn, collected, and passed down for generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"Ionia Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48174672740609,"sku":null,"price":1560.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/7918\/7457\/files\/DSC_6672.jpg?v=1779243716","url":"https:\/\/ioniajewelry.com\/products\/parthian-coin-and-rose-garnet-pendant-14k-gold","provider":"Ionia Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}