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Ancients Auction 11  –  27 June 2024

The Coin Cabinet, Ancients Auction 11

Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Islamic Coins - 20% BP

Th, 27.06.2024, from 3:00 PM CEST
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Description

★ A 'Medallic' Specimen ★

ANCIENT GREECE. KINGDOM OF PARTHIA. Mithradates II.
Silver Tetradrachm, circa 119-109 BC. Seleukia on the Tigris.
Obv: diademed and draped bust left, with long beard, earring, and torque; all within pelleted border. Rev: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ, archer (Arsakes I) seated right on omphalos, holding bow; palm branch to outer right, TV in exergue.

Extremely Fine; a terrific, medallic example.

From the Euclidean Collection.

Reference: Sellwood-24.4; Shore-67.
Die Axis: 12h.
Diameter: 29 mm.
Weight: 15.74 g.
Composition: Silver.

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Price realized 1'150 GBP
Starting price 350 GBP
Estimate 700 GBP
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