KINGS of PARTHIA. Phraates IV. Circa 38/7-2 BC. AR Drachm (22.5mm, 3.44 g, 12h). Mithradatkart mint. Good VF.

Electronic Auction 571 – Session 1
Lot: 331.
Closing Date: Sep 25 2024 10:00 ET

Oriental Greek, Silver

Estimate: $ 100

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KINGS of PARTHIA. Phraates IV. Circa 38/7-2 BC. AR Drachm (22.5mm, 3.44 g, 12h). Mithradatkart mint. Diademed bust left; star in crescent to left; to right, eagle flying left, crowning Phraates with wreath / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right, holding bow; monogram below bow; symbol behind throne. Sellwood 54.8; Sunrise 396; Shore 299. Toned with traces of iridescence, areas of deposits/encrustation, edge split with associate hairline flan crack. Good VF.

From the Saeed S Ghobash Collection. Ex Gorny & Mosch 134 (11 October 2004), lot 1620; ex Peus 291 (1977), lot 327.


Closing Date and Time: 25 September 2024 at 11:50:00 ET.

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