KINGS of PARTHIA. Phraates IV. Circa 38/7-2 BC. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 14.39 g, 12h). Seleukeia on the Tigris mint. Dated Xandikos 285 SE (March 27 BC). Good VF.Electronic Auction 571 – Session 1 Oriental Greek, Billon Estimate: $ 100 |
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KINGS of PARTHIA. Phraates IV. Circa 38/7-2 BC. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 14.39 g, 12h). Seleukeia on the Tigris mint. Dated Xandikos 285 SE (March 27 BC). Phraates seated left on throne, holding Nike, who stands right on his extended hand and presents him with diadem, and spear; ear below throne; month in exergue. Sellwood 55.3; Sunrise ; Shore 307; Callataÿ, Tétradrachmes 76 (D2/R1). Toned with traces of iridescence, deposits, light porosity, graffiti on obverse. Good VF. |