INDO-PARTHIANS, Margiana or Sogdiana. Uncertain. Late 1st century BC-early 1st century AD. AR Drachm (17mm, 3.41 g, 12h). “Helmeted” Countermark issue. Imitating countermarked drachms of Parthian king Phraates IV. Near EF.

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Lot: 260. Estimated: $ 100

Central Asian, Silver

Sold For $ 425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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INDO-PARTHIANS, Margiana or Sogdiana. Uncertain. Late 1st century BC-early 1st century AD. AR Drachm (17mm, 3.41 g, 12h). “Helmeted” Countermark issue. Imitating countermarked drachms of Parthian king Phraates IV. Diademed and draped bust left; behind, eagle left, holding wreath; on neck, circular “countermark” of helmeted king right / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow. Senior 199.2D; Sellwood 91.13; Sunrise 494. Dark find patina, traces of earthen deposits, tiny edge split. Near EF.


Closing Date and Time: 20 November 2024 at 11:26:20 ET.

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