KINGS of PARTHIA. Mithradates II. 121-91 BC. AR Drachm (21mm, 4.21 g, 12h). Ekbatana mint. Struck circa 96/5-93/2 BC.Electronic Auction 490 Oriental Greek, Silver Sold For $ 90. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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KINGS of PARTHIA. Mithradates II. 121-91 BC. AR Drachm (21mm, 4.21 g, 12h). Ekbatana mint. Struck circa 96/5-93/2 BC. Bust left, wearing tiara decorated with five-rayed star; torque ends in double pellet / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow
. Sellwood 28.2 var. (six-rayed star); Sunrise 297 var. (same); Shore 96 var. (same). Lightly toned, encrustation. Good VF. |