KINGS of PARTHIA. Phraatakes. Circa 2 BC-AD 4. BI Tetradrachm (28mm, 11.15 g, 12h). Seleukeia on the Tigris mint. Dated Gorpiaios SE 310 (August 2 BC). Good VF.Electronic Auction 572 Oriental Greek, Billon Sold For $ 190. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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KINGS of PARTHIA. Phraatakes. Circa 2 BC-AD 4. BI Tetradrachm (28mm, 11.15 g, 12h). Seleukeia on the Tigris mint. Dated Gorpiaios SE 310 (August 2 BC). Diademed bust left / Phraatakes seated right, receiving palm from Tyche standing left, holding cornucopia; pellet below Tyche’s arm; date above, month in exergue. Sellwood 56.1 var. (Π below Tyche’s arm) ; Sunrise –; Shore –. Toned with iridescence, traces of find patina/deposits, porosity/roughness, cleaning marks. Good VF. |