KINGS of PARTHIA. Phraates II. 132-127 BC. AR Tetradrachm (30mm, 16.14 g, 12h). Seleukeia on the Tigris mint. Struck circa 129 BC.CNG Feature Auction 115 Oriental Greek, Silver Sold For $ 1 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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KINGS of PARTHIA. Phraates II. 132-127 BC. AR Tetradrachm (30mm, 16.14 g, 12h). Seleukeia on the Tigris mint. Struck circa 129 BC. Diademed bust right / Male deity seated left, holding Nike, who crowns him with wreath, in extended right hand, cradling cornucopia in left arm; monograms to outer left and in exergue. Sellwood 17.1 var. (placement of monograms); Sunrise 267; Shore –. Light iridescence, minor porosity, cleaning scratches. Good VF. Very rare. |