KINGS of PARTHIA. Phraates III. Circa 70/69-58/7 BC. AR Drachm (21mm, 4.07 g, 12h). Mithradatkart mint. Struck circa 62 BC.CNG Feature Auction 115 Oriental Greek, Silver Sold For $ 900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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KINGS of PARTHIA. Phraates III. Circa 70/69-58/7 BC. AR Drachm (21mm, 4.07 g, 12h). Mithradatkart mint. Struck circa 62 BC. Diademed facing bust, wearing necklace with medallion / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow: [Θ]IOΠAT•POΣ in reverse legend. Sellwood 35.5. (Darius?) var. (ΘEOΠATOPOΣ) Sunrise –; Shore 166 var. (same). Lightly toned, minor granularity. Good VF. |