CNG 105, Lot: 510. Estimate $300. Sold for $950. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

KINGS of PARTHIA. Phraatakes. Circa 2 BC-AD 4. AR Drachm (22mm, 3.62 g, 12h). Nisa mint. Diademed bust left; star-in-crescent before; behind, eagle flying left, crowning Phraates with wreath / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; ИI below bow; symbol behind throne. Sellwood –; Sunrise 400 var. (symbol); Shore 320. EF, crudely struck. Rare and exceptional for issue.

From the Nisa Collection.