KINGS of PARTHIA. Mithradates II. 121-91 BC. AR Drachm (22mm, 4.09 g, 12h). Ekbatana mint. Phase IV, circa 99/98-91 BC. EF.

Electronic Auction 571 – Session 1
Lot: 316.
Closing Date: Sep 25 2024 10:00 ET

Oriental Greek, Silver

Estimate: $ 100

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KINGS of PARTHIA. Mithradates II. 121-91 BC. AR Drachm (22mm, 4.09 g, 12h). Ekbatana mint. Phase IV, circa 99/98-91 BC. Bust left, wearing tiara decorated with nine-rayed star; torque ends in sea-horse / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow. SNP 2 Va.α(1)/4d.α(1); Sellwood 28.1; Sunrise 296; Shore 95. Find patina, a couple of light marks under patina. EF. An attractive example.

From the Saeed S Ghobash Collection, purchased from Spink.


Closing Date and Time: 25 September 2024 at 11:45:00 ET.

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