KINGS of PARTHIA. Phraatakes. 2 BC-circa AD 4/5. BI Tetradrachm (28mm, 9.75 g, 12h). Seleukeia on the Tigris mint. Dated Dystros 311 SE (February 1 BC).

Electronic Auction 511
Lot: 203. Estimated: $ 150

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Sold For $ 550. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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KINGS of PARTHIA. Phraatakes. 2 BC-circa AD 4/5. BI Tetradrachm (28mm, 9.75 g, 12h). Seleukeia on the Tigris mint. Dated Dystros 311 SE (February 1 BC). Diademed bust left; Nikai flanking, crowning Phraatakes with wreaths / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; year below bow; month in exergue. Sellwood 57.3; Sunrise 401 var. (month); Shore 315 var. (same). Lightly toned, graffiti on both sides. VF.

From the Bob (Robert) L. Collection. Ex Demetrios Armounta Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 324, 9 April 2014), lot 223; Kovacs (31 August 1984), lot 168.


Closing Date and Time: 9 March 2022 at 11:07:20 ET.

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