403, Lot: 316. Estimate $100. Sold for $170. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

KINGS of PARTHIA. Phraates IV. Circa 38/7-2 BC. AR Drachm (20mm, 3.80 g, 12h). Susa mint. Diademed bust left; before, pellet within circular pelleted border; behind, eagle left, holding wreath / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow; palm frond behind throne. Cf. Sellwood 53.15 (for type); Sunrise –; Shore –; PDC –; Gonnella Collection –; David Sellwood Collection –. VF, some porosity.

From the Nisa Collection.