ANCIENT GREECE. KINGDOM OF PARTHIA. Phraates IV.
Silver Drachm, circa 38-32 BC. Ekbatana.
Obv: diademed and draped bust left, with wart on forehead, pointed beard and segmented necklet; star in crescent to left, eagle with wreath in beak to right. Rev: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ, archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow.
Extremely Fine; attractive iridescent old cabinet tone.
From the Euclidean Collection.
Reference: Sellwood-54.7; Sunrise-; Shore-297.
Die Axis: 12h.
Diameter: 18 mm.
Weight: 3.40 g.
Composition: Silver.
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Price realized | 48 GBP |
Starting price | 40 GBP |
Estimate | 80 GBP |