KINGS OF PARTHIA. Phraates III, circa 70/69-58/7 BC. Drachm (Silver, 20.5 mm, 3.59 g, 12 h), Ekbatana, circa 62. ex Gorny A289, Lot 578 Diademed facing bust of Phraates III, with mustache and short beard, wearing torque with central medallion and elaborate robes. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ / MEΓAΛOY // APΣAKOY // ΘΕOΠATOPOΣ / EYEPΓETOY // ΕΠIΦANOVΣ / ΦIΛEΛΛHNOΣ Parthian archer (Arsakes I) seated to right, holding bow; below bow, monogram of AΓ. Sellwood 35.1 var. ( Darius? ). Shore -. Light toning. Slightly porous, otherwise, good very fine.
Price realized | 600 CHF |
Starting price | 100 CHF |