KINGS of PARTHIA. Mithradates II. 121-91 BC. AR Drachm (19.5mm, 3.98 g, 12h). Rhagai mint. Phase I, circa 122/121-119/118 BC. Good VF.Electronic Auction 567 Oriental Greek, Silver Sold For $ 275. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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KINGS of PARTHIA. Mithradates II. 121-91 BC. AR Drachm (19.5mm, 3.98 g, 12h). Rhagai mint. Phase I, circa 122/121-119/118 BC. Bust left, wearing tiara decorated with nine-rayed star; torque ends in pellet over sea-horse / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on omphalos, holding bow; behind throne, * above monogram. SNP 2 IIId.ε(1)/3e.ζ; Sellwood 24.19; Sunrise 296; Shore 74. Toned with iridescence, deposits, slight pit on obverse, lamination and scratch on reverseobverse struck with worn die. Good VF. Rare. |