Details
LOT 2393
Ancient Greek Coins - Parthia - Volgases III - AR Drachm 105-147 A.D.
Obv: profile bust left. Rev: seated archer with inscriptions around. Near as struck.(3.29 grams.). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
Literature
Cf. OCTV 2, 672.
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LOT 2393
Ancient Greek Coins - Parthia - Volgases III - AR Drachm
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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