KINGS of PARTHIA. Phraates IV. Circa 38/7-2 BC. BI Tetradrachm (28mm, 10.60 g, 12h). Seleukeia on the Tigris mint. Uncertain month and SE year. VF.Electronic Auction 562 Oriental Greek, Billon Sold For $ 90. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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KINGS of PARTHIA. Phraates IV. Circa 38/7-2 BC. BI Tetradrachm (28mm, 10.60 g, 12h). Seleukeia on the Tigris mint. Uncertain month and SE year. Diademed bust left / Phraates seated right, receiving palm from Tyche standing left, holding cornucopia; [year below throne]; traces of monthin exergue. Cf. Sellwood 51 (for type) Sunrise –; cf. Shore 272 (same). Bright surfaces, deposits, porosity, pitting, areas of flat strike. VF. |