KINGS of PARTHIA. Mithradates II. 121-91 BC. AR Drachm (21mm, 4.17 g, 12h). Ekbatana mint. Struck circa 96/5-93/2 BC. Near EF.

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Oriental Greek, Silver

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KINGS of PARTHIA. Mithradates II. 121-91 BC. AR Drachm (21mm, 4.17 g, 12h). Ekbatana mint. Struck circa 96/5-93/2 BC. Bust left, wearing tiara decorated with eight-rayed star; torque ends in pellet? / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow . Cf. Sellwood 28.3; cf. Sunrise 298; cf. Shore 97 (all refs for type). Light iridescent toning, hairline scratches. Near EF.

From the Nisa Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 2 August 2023 at 10:56:40 ET.

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