★ A rare drachm of Mithradates I ★

KINGS OF PARTHIA. Mithradates I, 165-132 BC. Drachm (Silver, 17 mm, 4.07 g, 12 h), Seleukeia on the Tigris, circa 141-138. Diademed and draped bust of Mithradates I to right. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ / MEΓAΛOY - APΣAKOY Zeus seated left on low throne, holding long scepter in his left hand and eagle standing right with closed wings in his right; in exergue, monogram. Sellwood 13.6. Shore -. Sunrise 263. Rare. Harshly cleaned and with minor marks and scratches, otherwise, very fine.