Vahshuvar

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Vahshuvar
Frataraka of Parthia
Reignlate 4th century BC to the early 3rd century BC

Vahshuvar (Persian: وهشوور), was a Frataraka of Parthia who was active in the late 4th century BC to the early 3rd century BC which coincided with the Seleucid Empire.

He is known from historical coins, including gold staters featuring the head of Athena on the obverse and Nike standing on the reverse.[1]

Coins bearing his name have been identified in collections such as the British Museum and in hoards, including the Tell Kharayeb-Yanuh hoard.[2]

Images of his coins

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