448, Lot: 270. Estimate $150. Sold for $180. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

INDO-PARTHIANS, Margiana or Sogdiana. Uncertain. Late 1st century BC-early 1st century AD. AR Drachm (19mm, 2.39 g, 12h). “Helmeted” Countermark issue. Imitating countermarked drachms of Parthian king Phraates IV. Diademed and draped bust left; behind, eagle left, holding wreath; on neck, circular “countermark” of helmeted king right / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; Π below bow. Senior 199.2D; Sellwood 91.13; Sunrise 494. Small flan crack, light porosity. VF for type.

From the Peter K. Tompa Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 303 (29 May 2013), lot 161; Elvira Clain-Stefanelli Collection (sold previously as the ‘Demarete Collection’).