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KINGS of PARTHIA. Mithradates II. 121-91 BC. AR Drachm (22mm, 3.98 g, 12h). Arsakeia mint. Phase I, circa 122/121-119/118 BC. Good VF.Electronic Auction 600 Oriental Greek, Silver Estimate: $ 100 |
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KINGS of PARTHIA. Mithradates II. 121-91 BC. AR Drachm (22mm, 3.98 g, 12h). Arsakeia mint. Phase I, circa 122/121-119/118 BC. Diademed bust left; torque ends in sea-horse; monogram to right / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on omphalos, holding bow; behind throne, * above monogram / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on omphalos, holding bow. SNP 2 IIIe.β(2)/3f.α; Sellwood 24.17 var. (guide lines on rev.); Sunrise –; Shore 73 var. (same). Bright granular surfaces, deposits in devices, numerous cleaning marks, smoothing. Good VF. Extremely rare. |
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