KINGS OF PARTHIA. Phraates III, circa 70/69-58/7 BC. Drachm (Silver, 21 mm, 4.19 g, 12 h), Rhagai, circa 62/1-58/7 BC. Diademed and draped bust of Phraates III to left, wearing torque ending in pellet. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ - ΑΡ-ΣΑΚΟΥ - ΕYΕΡΓΕΤΟY - ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ / KAI ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; below bow, monogram. Sellwood 38.5 var. (reverse legend). Shore 171. Sunrise -. Very rare. Sharply struck and lustrous. Minor edge crack, otherwise, virtually as struck.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Price realized | 900 CHF |
Starting price | 280 CHF |
Estimate | 350 CHF |