KINGS of PARTHIA. Phraates IV. Circa 38/7-2 BC. AR Drachm (22mm, 3.78 g, 12h). Ekbatana mint. Good VF.Electronic Auction 564 Oriental Greek, Silver Sold For $ 70. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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KINGS of PARTHIA. Phraates IV. Circa 38/7-2 BC. AR Drachm (22mm, 3.78 g, 12h). Ekbatana mint. Diademed and draped bust left; before, star above crescent; behind, eagle left, holding wreath / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow. Sellwood 54.7; Sunrise –; Shore 298. Deeply toned with iridescence, hint of obverse die break, reverse double strike. Good VF. Ex McSorley (5 May 1968), lot 484. |