KINGS of PARTHIA. Phraatakes. 2 BC-circa AD 4/5. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 13.47 g, 12h). Seleukeia on the Tigris mint. Dated Dystros(?) 311 SE (February 1 BC). Near VF.Electronic Auction 541 Oriental Greek, Billon Sold For $ 110. 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 (27mm, 13.47 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, porosity, graffiti. Near VF. |