KINGS of PARTHIA. Mithradates II. 121-91 BC. AR Drachm (22.5mm, 4.02 g, 12h). Rhagai mint. Phase I, circa 122/121-119 BC. Near EF.

Electronic Auction 571 – Session 1
Lot: 313.
Closing Date: Sep 25 2024 10:00 ET

Oriental Greek, Silver

Estimate: $ 150

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KINGS of PARTHIA. Mithradates II. 121-91 BC. AR Drachm (22.5mm, 4.02 g, 12h). Rhagai mint. Phase I, circa 122/121-119 BC. Diademed bust left; torque ends in sea-horse; monograms to right / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on omphalos, holding bow; monograms behind throne and in exergue. SNP 2 IIId.ε(1)/3e.θ; Sellwood 24.20 var. (upper monogram on obv.; no star above monogram behind archer; guidelines); Sunrise –; Shore 75. Toned with iridescence, deposits, crystallized surfaces. Near EF. Rare.

From the Saeed S Ghobash Collection, purchased from Spink.


Closing Date and Time: 25 September 2024 at 11:44:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.