★ Exceptional for type and very uncommon ★

KINGS OF PARTHIA. Phraates II, 132-126 BC. Drachm (Silver, 18.5 mm, 3.95 g, 12 h), Ekbatana, circa 128-127. Diademed head of Phraates II to left, with short, curly beard. Rev. BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓ-ΑΛΟΥ / AP-ΣAKOY ΘEOΠATOPOΣ Parthian archer (Arsakes I) seated to right on an omphalos, holding bow. Sellwood 16.1. Shore 41. Sunrise 269. A lovely, sharply-struck and perfectly centered piece. Good extremely fine.

From the Eudoxos collection, Switzerland.