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 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. |