INDO-PARTHIANS, Margiana or Sogdiana. Uncertain. Early-mid 1st century AD. AR Drachm (19mm, 3.30 g, 12h). Countermarked issue of a Mithradatkart(?) mint drachm of Orodes II (cf. Sellwood type 47.29). Fine.

Electronic Auction 568
Lot: 246.
Closing Date: Aug 14 2024 10:00 ET

Central Asian, Silver

Estimate: $ 100

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INDO-PARTHIANS, Margiana or Sogdiana. Uncertain. Early-mid 1st century AD. AR Drachm (19mm, 3.30 g, 12h). Countermarked issue of a Mithradatkart(?) mint drachm of Orodes II (cf. Sellwood type 47.29). Diademed bust left; star before, crescent behind; c/m: tamgha in oval incuse / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow; anchor symbol behind throne. Senior 202.1D. Traces of find patina, hint of deposits, porous, cleaning marks. Fine.

From the Weinstein Collection. Ex Album 8 (26 June 2010), lot 475; William F. Spengler Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 14 August 2024 at 11:21:40 ET.

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