Kings of Parthia, Mithradates II AR Drachm. Rhagai, circa 96/5-93/2 BC. Diademed and draped bust to left, wearing tiara with ear flap, long beard, and torque ending in seahorse; eight-rayed star on tiara, swastika behind / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ [Β]ΑΣΙΛΕΩ[Ν Μ]ΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ, archer (Arsakes I) seated to right on throne, holding bow. Sellwood 28.1 var. (no swastika); Shore 95 var. (same); Sunrise 296 var. (no swastika). 3.88g, 20mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine. Apparently unpublished with swastika symbol behind portrait.
Ex VAuctions, Pars Coins Sale 19, 4 October 2021, lot 115.
Price realized | 500 GBP |
Starting price | 150 GBP |
Estimate | 250 GBP |