KINGS of PARTHIA. Mithradates II. 121-91 BC. AR Drachm (23mm, 3.73 g, 12h). Rhagai mint. Phase IV, circa 99/8-91 BC. Near EF.

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Lot: 371. Estimated: $ 75

Oriental Greek, Silver

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KINGS of PARTHIA. Mithradates II. 121-91 BC. AR Drachm (23mm, 3.73 g, 12h). Rhagai mint. Phase IV, circa 99/8-91 BC. Bust left, wearing tiara with ear flap, torque ending in two pellets / / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right, holding bow. SNP 2 Vb.α(8)/4d.β; Sellwood 28.7; Sunrise 300; Shore 99; Dow, ACTTB, p. 131 (this coin). Iridescent toning, deposits, porosity and die rust, numerous cleaning marks and scrapes. Near EF.

From the Joseph A. Dow Collection.

The present coin is published in Joseph A. Dow, Ancient Coins Through the Bible (Mustang, OK: Tate, 2011), in the chapter, “The Parthian (The Second Persian Empire).” CNG is pleased to offer coins from the collection of the author here, and in subsequent electronic auctions.

Closing Date and Time: 18 February 2026 at 12:03:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.