★ Ex Classical Numismatic Group E-sale 359, 9 September 2015, 137 ★
KINGS OF PARTHIA. Phraates IV, circa 38-2 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 27 mm, 12.25 g, 1 h), Seleukeia on the Tigris, SE 289, Apellaios = November 24 BC. Diademed and draped bust of Phraates IV to left. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ - ΑΡΣΑΚΟY / ΕYΕΡΓΕΤΟY - ΔΙΚΑΙΟY - ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟYΣ / ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ - ΑΠΕΛΛΑ[ΙΟΥ] Phraates enthroned right, receiving palm from Tyche standing left, holding cornucopiat; below throne, [Θ]ΠC. Sellwood 51.36. Shore -. Sunrise -. Slightly rough and with a graffito of 'shyzb (?) in Aramaic on the obverse, otherwise, very fine.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group E-sale 359, 9 September 2015, 137.
Price realized | 150 CHF |
Starting price | 100 CHF |