KINGS of PARTHIA. Mithradates II. 121-91 BC. AR Drachm (22mm, 4.02 g, 11h). Ekbatana mint. Phase IV, circa 99/8-91 BC. Near EF.Electronic Auction 576 Oriental Greek, Silver Estimate: $ 100 |
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KINGS of PARTHIA. Mithradates II. 121-91 BC. AR Drachm (22mm, 4.02 g, 11h). Ekbatana mint. Phase IV, circa 99/8-91 BC. Bust left, wearing tiara with ear flap, torque ending in seahorse / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right, holding bow. SNP 2 Vb.α(1)/4d.α(1); Sellwood 28.7; Sunrise 300; Shore 99. Iridescent toning, slight cleaning marks, traces of smoothing. Near EF. Purchased from Fred B. Shore, October 2019. |