KINGS of PARTHIA. Arsakes II (Artabanos I). Circa 211-185 BC. AR Drachm (16.5mm, 3.87 g, 11h). Rhagai-Arsakeia(?) mint. Struck circa 211-209 BC.Electronic Auction 494 Oriental Greek, Silver Sold For $ 850. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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KINGS of PARTHIA. Arsakes II (Artabanos I). Circa 211-185 BC. AR Drachm (16.5mm, 3.87 g, 11h). Rhagai-Arsakeia(?) mint. Struck circa 211-209 BC. Head left, wearing bashlyk and earring / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; to right, eagle standing facing, head left, with wings displayed. A&S Type 6, pl. 21, 6/29 (same dies); Sellwood 6.1; Sunrise 241–3; Shore 4. Toned, a little roughness, reverse off center. VF. |