78-120AD Parthia Pakoras I Silver Drachm – aEF
Silver Drachm of emperor Pakoros I, varient with levitating ruler, no seat, Ecbatana mint and blundered Greek legend with normal facing ‘N’s.
Graded almost Extremely Fine, with original bloom, a nice example with good eye appeal!
Sellwood originally attributed this king as Vologases III and is now since new research believed to be Pakoras I
Description
Origin:Parthian Empire
Region:Ecbatana mint
Denomination:Drachm
Composition:Silver
Date:78-120AD
Obverse:Bare-headed bust left with long, pointed beard wearing diadem with loop at the top and three ends; earring visible; border of dots
Reverse:Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; Monogramme 
below bow
Diameter, Weight & Orientation:21mm; 3.6g; 11h
Grade:almost Extremely Fine, with original bloom
Provenance:Ex Private Sydney Collection
References:Sellwood. 78.3 (Attributed to Vologases III)
Pakoros I of Parthia: A King Between Giants
Lineage and Position
Pakoros I (often rendered Pacorus) belonged to the Arsacid dynasty, which ruled Parthia through a mix of royal authority and noble negotiation. However, sources from this period grow patchy, and therefore his life appears in fragments rather than full chapters. Meanwhile, Parthia stood between Rome in the west and shifting powers in the east. Consequently, any king needed diplomacy as much as cavalry.
Reign and Political Role
During the late 1st and early 2nd century AD, Pakoros operated within this tense balance. Moreover, Arsacid rulers often shared power among family members and regional branches. Thus, Pakoros likely governed key territories while supporting broader dynastic stability. Meanwhile, Parthia managed its long rivalry with Rome through negotiation, frontier manoeuvres, and influence in Armenia, the usual diplomatic chessboard. As a result, Parthian authority endured without constant total war.
Achievements and Legacy
Although he does not headline dramatic battles, Pakoros represents the quieter strength of Arsacid rule. Therefore, his significance lies in continuity. In short, while louder kings grabbed glory, Pakoros helped keep the imperial machine running — proof that sometimes survival counts as strategy.
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