KINGS OF PARTHIA. Phraates IV, circa 38-2 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 33 mm, 9.89 g, 12 h), Seleukeia on the Tigris, SE 286, Hyperberetaios = September 26 BC. Diademed and draped bust of Phraates IV to left. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ - ΑΡΣΑΚΟY / ΕYΕΡΓΕΤΟY - ΔΙΚΑΙΟY - ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟYΣ / ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Phraates seated right on throne, receiving wreath from Tyche standing left, holding cornucopiae; above, CΠΣ (date); in exergue, ΥΠΕΡ. Sellwood 51.22. Shore 271. Sunrise -. Somewhat rough and with light cleaning scratches, otherwise, about very fine.
From the collection of Dr. D. Löer, formed since the 1970s, privately acquired from Frank S. Robinson.
Price realized | 220 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |