INDO-PARTHIANS, Margiana or Sogdiana. Uncertain. Late 1st century BC-early 1st century AD. AR Drachm (19mm, 2.99 g, 12h). “Helmeted” Countermark issue. Imitating countermarked drachms of Parthian king Phraates IV. VF.

Electronic Auction 568
Lot: 245. Estimated: $ 100

Central Asian, Silver

Sold For $ 60. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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INDO-PARTHIANS, Margiana or Sogdiana. Uncertain. Late 1st century BC-early 1st century AD. AR Drachm (19mm, 2.99 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. Senior 199.1D; Sellwood 91.13; Sunrise 494. Toned with iridescence, light porosity, edge chipped. VF.

From the Weinstein Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 96 (18 August 2004), lot 79.


Closing Date and Time: 14 August 2024 at 11:21:20 ET.

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