KINGS of PARTHIA. Mithradates II. 121-91 BC. AR Drachm (21mm, 4.08 g, 12h). Ekbatana mint. Phase IV, circa 99/98-91 BC. EF.

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Lot: 240. Estimated: $ 150

Oriental Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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KINGS of PARTHIA. Mithradates II. 121-91 BC. AR Drachm (21mm, 4.08 g, 12h). Ekbatana mint. Phase IV, circa 99/98-91 BC. Bust left, wearing tiara decorated with eight-rayed star; torque ends in sea-horse / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow. SNP 2 Vb.γ/4d.α(1); cf. Sellwood 28 (for type); cf. Sunrise 296 (same); cf. Shore 99 (same). Toned with iridescence, peripheral weakness at high points, some obverse die wear. EF.


Closing Date and Time: 19 June 2024 at 11:19:40 ET.

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