KINGS OF PARTHIA. Mithradates II, 121-91 BC. Drachm (Silver, 20 mm, 4.25 g, 1 h). Diademed bust of Mithradates to left, with long beard, wearing a V-necked jacket with beaded lapels, shoulder decoration with beads and lines, hoop earring; multiple torque rings terminating in zoomorphic creature. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩN ΜΕΓAΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on high-backed throne, holding bow and arrow in one hand; footstool beneath feet. Sellwood 27.1. Shore 85. Attractively toned. Nearly extremely fine.
Price realized | 160 CHF |
Starting price | 100 CHF |