KINGS of PARTHIA. Phraatakes. Circa 2 BC-AD 4. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 9.69 g, 12h). Seleukeia on the Tigris mint. Dated Xandikos SE 311 (March 1 BC).

CNG Feature Auction 118
Lot: 642. Estimated: $ 1 000

Oriental Greek, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 1 100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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KINGS of PARTHIA. Phraatakes. Circa 2 BC-AD 4. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 9.69 g, 12h). Seleukeia on the Tigris mint. Dated Xandikos SE 311 (March 1 BC). Diademed and draped bust left; star and crescent to left; to right, Nikai to left and right, each crowning him with wreath / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; AIT (date) to right, [ΞA]NΔIK[OY] (month) in exergue; pellet below throne. Cf. Sellwood 57.1-9 (for type); Sunrise –; Shore 316. Toned. Good VF. Rare in this state of preservation.

From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group XXV (24 March 1993), lot 446.


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