KINGS of PARTHIA. Mithradates II. 121-91 BC. AR Drachm (22mm, 4.17 g, 12h). Ekbatana mint. Struck circa 96/5-93/2 BC. Good VF.

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Lot: 469. Estimated: $ 300

Oriental Greek, Silver

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KINGS of PARTHIA. Mithradates II. 121-91 BC. AR Drachm (22mm, 4.17 g, 12h). Ekbatana mint. Struck circa 96/5-93/2 BC. Bust left, wearing tiara decorated with six-rayed star; torque ends in pellet / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow . Sellwood 28.3; Sunrise 299 (this coin); Shore 97. Iridescent toning. Good VF.

From the GTP Collection. Ex New York Sale XXXVII (5 January 2016), lot 67; New York Sale XXIII (6 January 2010), lot 47; Sunrise Collection, no. 299.


Closing Date and Time: 4 October 2023 at 12:36:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.