CNG 103, Lot: 449. Estimate $500. Sold for $1200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

KINGS of PARTHIA. Phraates III. Circa 70/69-58/7 BC. AR Drachm (20mm, 3.65 g, 12h). Margiane mint. Struck 62 BC. Diademed facing bust, wearing necklace with medallion / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; (MP/A) monogram below bow. Cf. Sellwood 35 (unlisted monogram); Sunrise 334; Shore –; PDC –. EF, toned. Very rare.