Phraates V, known by the diminutive Phraataces, ruled the Parthian Empire from 2 British Columbia to AD 4.
Background
He was the younger son of Phraates IV of Parthia (37–2 British Columbia) and Musa of Parthia, with whom he is associated on his coins.
Career
Under Phraates V a war threatened to break out with Rome about the supremacy in Armenia and Media. Soon afterwards Phraates V and his mother were slain by the Parthians, about 4. Josephus alleges that Phraates V married his mother Musa, and, this being unacceptable to the Parthians, they rose up and overthrew him, offering the crown to Orodes III of Parthia (who ruled briefly in 6).
