INDO-PARTHIANS, Margiana or Sogdiana. Uncertain. Late 1st century BC-early 1st century AD. AR Drachm (19mm, 2.99 g, 12h). “Helmeted” Countermark issue. Imitating countermarked drachms of Parthian king Phraates IV. VF for type.

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Lot: 290. Estimated: $ 150
Closing Date: May 15 2024 10:00 ET

Central Asian, Silver

Sold For $ 90. 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 (19mm, 2.99 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. Toned, deposits, porosity. VF for type.

Ex Professor John C. Huntington Collection; Agora Auctions 61 (27 September 2016), lot 77; Agora Auctions 5 (18 February 2014), lot 65.


Closing Date and Time: 15 May 2024 at 11:36:20 ET.

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