KINGS of PARTHIA. Phraates IV. Circa 38/7-2 BC. AR Drachm (19mm, 3.67 g, 12h). Ekbatana mint. Good VF.

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Lot: 198. Estimated: $ 100

Oriental Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 80. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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KINGS of PARTHIA. Phraates IV. Circa 38/7-2 BC. AR Drachm (19mm, 3.67 g, 12h). Ekbatana mint. Diademed and draped bust left; before, star above crescent; behind, eagle left, holding wreath / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow. Sellwood 54.7; Sunrise –; Shore 298. toned, small red “A” painted in upper outside field of reverse. Good VF.

From the J.K. Biblical Collection. Ex Elvira Clain-Stefanelli Collection, sold previously as the ‘Demarete Collection’ (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 303, 29 May 2013), lot 122.


Closing Date and Time: 3 January 2024 at 11:05:40 ET.

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