KINGS of PARTHIA. Artabanos I (Arsakes II). 211-185 BC. AR Drachm (16mm, 4.23 g, 12h). Rhagai-Arsakeia(?) mint.

Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I
Lot: 533. Estimated: $ 1 000

Oriental Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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KINGS of PARTHIA. Artabanos I (Arsakes II). 211-185 BC. AR Drachm (16mm, 4.23 g, 12h). Rhagai-Arsakeia(?) mint. Head left, wearing bashlyk and earring / APΣAKOY down left, Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on backless throne, holding bow; to right, eagle standing facing, head left. Sellwood 6.1; A&S Type 6, 28-31 (same dies); cf. Sunrise 243 (for type); Shore 4. Light golden toning. EF.

From the Jack A. Frazer Collection.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I will be held Tuesday afternoon, 14 January 2020 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.