KINGS of PARTHIA. Mithradates II. 121-91 BC. AR Tetradrachm (34mm, 15.76 g, 12h). Seleukeia on the Tigris mint. Struck circa 120/19-109 BC. Good VF.

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Lot: 319. Estimated: $ 1 000

Oriental Greek, Silver

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KINGS of PARTHIA. Mithradates II. 121-91 BC. AR Tetradrachm (34mm, 15.76 g, 12h). Seleukeia on the Tigris mint. Struck circa 120/19-109 BC. Diademed bust left / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on omphalos, holding bow; TV in exergue. Sellwood 24.4 var. (additional palm); Sunrise 284 var. (same); Shore 67 var. (same). Reverse struck with worn die. Good VF. Well centered on a broad flan.

Ex Robert L. Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 500, 22 September 2021), lot 476; Classical Numismatic Group 81 (20 May 2009), lot 659.


Closing Date and Time: 8 February 2023 at 11:46:00 ET.

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