Musa of Parthia
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Musa, also known as Thea Musa, was the reigning queen of the Parthian Empire from 2 BC to 4 AD.
The portrait of Musa on the reverse of a Parthian drachm, Ecbatana mint
Coin of Phraates V, showing his mother, Musa, on the reverse. Minted at Seleucia
A Greek bust found in Susa, which was initially thought be that of Musa, now in the National Museum of Iran
Phraates V
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Phraates V, also known by the diminutive version of his name, Phraataces, was the King of Kings of the Parthian Empire from 2 BC to 4 AD. He was the younger son of Phraates IV and Musa, who ruled with
Musa of Parthia
…gifted her to Phraates IV. She quickly became queen and a favourite of Phraates IV, giving birth to a son, Phraataces, who would later be known as Phraates V. In 2 BC, she had Phraates IV poisoned and made herself, along with Phraates V, the co-rulers of Parthia. Their reign was short-lived; they were forced…
Coin of Phraates V minted at Seleucia
Coin of Phraates V's father, Phraates IV (r. 37–2 BC)
Coin of the Roman emperor Augustus
Coin of Phraates V with his mother Musa, minted at Ecbatana