KINGS of PARTHIA. Mithradates II. 121-91 BC. AR Drachm (22mm, 4.14 g, 12h). Ekbatana mint. Phase IV, circa 99/98-91 BC. Good VF.

Electronic Auction 572
Lot: 459.
Closing Date: Oct 9 2024 10:00 ET

Oriental Greek, Silver

Estimate: $ 100

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KINGS of PARTHIA. Mithradates II. 121-91 BC. AR Drachm (22mm, 4.14 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(Rhagai); Sunrise 296; Shore 95. Deeply toned. Good VF.

From the Saeed S Ghobash Collection. Ex Garth R. Drewry Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 104 (22 December 2004), lot 124 (there attributed to Rhagai).


Closing Date and Time: 9 October 2024 at 12:32:40 ET.

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