ARTABANUS I., the son of the preceding, had to resist Antiochus
III. (the Great), who invaded his dominions about B. C. 212.
Antiochus at first met with some success, but was unable to subdue his country, and at length
made peace with him, and recognized him as king. (Plb. 10.27-31; Justin, 41.5.) The reverse of the
annexed coin represents a Parthian seated, and bears the inscription ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ. * The number of coins, belonging to the Arsacidae, is very large, but it is
impossible to determine with certainty to which individual each belongs. A few are given as
specimens, and are placed under the kings to which they are assigned in the catalogue of the
British Museum.