KINGS of PARTHIA. Mithradates I. 165-132 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 15.25 g, 12h). Seleukeia on the Tigris mint. Dated 173 SE (140/39 BC). Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 123
Lot: 307. Estimated: $ 1 500

Oriental Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 3 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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KINGS of PARTHIA. Mithradates I. 165-132 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 15.25 g, 12h). Seleukeia on the Tigris mint. Dated 173 SE (140/39 BC). Diademed bust right / Young Herakles standing left, holding skyphos and club; monogram to outer left; ΓOP (date) in exergue. Sellwood 13.3; Sunrise 261; Shore 36. Slight iridescent toning, traces of deposits, traces of die rust and flan flaws, slight double strike on obverse, reverse struck with worn die. Good VF.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 123 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 23-24 May 2023. This lot is in Session Two, which will begin 23 May 2023 at 2 PM ET.

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