303, Lot: 160. Estimate $100. Sold for $60. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

INDO-PARTHIANS, Margiana or Sogdiana. Uncertain. Late 1st century BC-early 1st century AD. AR Fourrée Drachm (21mm, 3.33 g, 12h). “Helmeted” Countermark issue. Imitating countermarked drachms of Parthian king Phraates IV. Diademed and draped bust left; behind, eagle left, holding wreath; on neck, circular countermark of helmeted king right / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; Π below bow. Senior 199.1D; Sellwood 91.13; Sunrise –. Fine, toned, light cleaning scratches, areas of bronze core showing.

Ex Elvira Clain-Stefanelli Collection (sold previously as the ‘Demarete Collection’).