Parthian Kingdom c.78-62/1 BC Arsaces XVI Silver Drachm NGC Ch VF – Series VI

Ruler during the Dark Period of the Parthian Empire

His tenure was at a critical time – got involved with the Third Mithradatic War

Unfortunately the war did not go well for him, and he lost control of the Western part of the Empire

Eventually expelled from the throne by Phraates III – it is unknown what ultimately happened to him