KINGS OF PARTHIA. Mithradates II, 121-91 BC. Drachm (Silver, 22 mm, 4.10 g, 12 h), a contemporary imitation, irregular mint. Diademed and draped bust of Mithradates II to left. Rev. BΛΣIΛEΩΣ EΓAΛOY ΛΣΛKOY / ΕΠIΦΛИOY Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow. Classical Numismatic Group E-Auction 412 (2018), 302. Cf. Sellwood 26.1, Shore 77 and Sunrise 290 (for prototype). A few light scratches and minor deposits on the reverse, otherwise, very fine.
From the L.I.M.B. Collection, ex Classical Numismatic Group E-Auction 532, 8 February 2023, 320.
Price realized | 450 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |