KINGS of PARTHIA. Mithradates II. 121-91 BC. AR Drachm (19mm, 4.18 g, 12h). Ekbatana mint. Phase IIa, circa 118/117-117/116 BC. Good VF.Electronic Auction 557 Oriental Greek, Silver Sold For $ 400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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KINGS of PARTHIA. Mithradates II. 121-91 BC. AR Drachm (19mm, 4.18 g, 12h). Ekbatana mint. Phase IIa, circa 118/117-117/116 BC. Diademed bust left; monogram to right / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow. SNP Type III.c.γ/4a.α(1); cf. Sellwood 24.30 (for type); cf. Shore 76 (same); cf. Sunrise 288 (same). Deposits, slight porosity, crystallized surfaces. Good VF. Struck on a broad flan. |