KINGS of PARTHIA. Phraates III. Circa 70/69-58/7 BC. AR Drachm (20mm, 3.79 g, 12h). Areia mint. Struck circa 62/1-58/7 BC. Good VF.

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Lot: 155. Estimated: $ 100

Oriental Greek, Silver

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KINGS of PARTHIA. Phraates III. Circa 70/69-58/7 BC. AR Drachm (20mm, 3.79 g, 12h). Areia mint. Struck circa 62/1-58/7 BC. Draped bust left, wearing tiara decorated with horn and stags / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; Λ below bow. Cf. Sellwood 39.13; Sunrise –; Shore –; PDC –; David Sellwood Collection (Baldwin’s 96), lot 3156 (3 examples listed). Harshly cleaned, traces of find patina, roughness, cleaning marks. Good VF. Extremely rare.


Closing Date and Time: 31 July 2024 at 10:51:20 ET.

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