KINGS of PARTHIA. Mithradates II. 121-91 BC. AR Tetradrachm (34mm, 15.85 g, 12h). Seleukeia on the Tigris mint. Phase I, circa 122/121-119/18 BC. Good VF.

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Lot: 211. Estimated: $ 750

Oriental Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 1 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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KINGS of PARTHIA. Mithradates II. 121-91 BC. AR Tetradrachm (34mm, 15.85 g, 12h). Seleukeia on the Tigris mint. Phase I, circa 122/121-119/18 BC. Diademed bust left / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on omphalos, holding bow; trace of TV(?) in exergue; palm to outer right. SNP Type Ib/1b.δ; cf. Sellwood 24.4; cf. Sunrise 284; cf. Shore 67. Iridescent toning, traces of deposits, porosity, die rust, weak strike and hairline die break on reverse. Good VF.

From the Weise Collection, purchased from Sidney Mygind, 2000.


Closing Date and Time: 20 March 2024 at 11:10:00 ET.

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