Kings of Parthia. Phraates III, 70/69 – 58/7
Drachm, Rhagai circa 62, AR 4.06 g. Diademed bust facing wearing necklace with medallion. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY APΣAKOY KAI – ΦIΛEΛΛHNOΣ EΠIΦANOYΣ – ΘEOΠATOPOΣ EYEPΓETOY Archer (Arsakes I) seated r. on omphalos, holding bow; in inner r. field, ΓP ligate. Sellwood 35.7 (Darius ?). Shore 165. Sunrise 331.
In exceptional condition for the issue. A superb portrait perfectly struck on a full flan
with a wonderful old cabinet tone, unobtrusive traces of double striking
on reverse, otherwise extremely fine

Ex Gemini-Heritage sale VIII, 2011, 120.