KINGS of PARTHIA. Phraates III. Circa 70/69-58/7 BC. AR Drachm (21mm, 4.11 g, 12h). Ekbatana mint. Struck circa 68-62 BC. Good VF.

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Lot: 265. Estimated: $ 150

Oriental Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 325. 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, 4.11 g, 12h). Ekbatana mint. Struck circa 68-62 BC. Diademed bust left, wearing necklet with medallion / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow. Sellwood 36.7 (Darius?) var. (T behind throne); Sunrise 318; Shore 153. Iridescent toning. Good VF.

From the Dr. Stephen J. Antonello Collection, purchased from Pars Coins, 22 April 2010.


Closing Date and Time: 28 September 2022 at 11:28:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 20% buyer’s fee.