KINGS of PARTHIA. Phraates III. Circa 70/69-58/7 BC. AR Drachm (20mm, 3.90 g, 12h). Kangavar mint. Struck circa 62/1-58/7 BC.

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Lot: 81. Estimated: $ 150

Oriental Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 140. 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 (20mm, 3.90 g, 12h). Kangavar mint. Struck circa 62/1-58/7 BC. Draped bust left, wearing tiara decorated with horn / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow. Sellwood 39.9; Sunrise 344; Shore 183 (this coin). Toned with traces of iridescence, light scratches under tone. VF.

From the El Medina Collection. Ex Fred Shore Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 36, 5 December 1995), lot 183.


Closing Date and Time: 21 October 2020 at 10:26:40 ET.

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