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LOT 2597
Ancient Greek Coins - Parthian Dynasty - Mithradates III - AR Drachm 57-54 B.C.
Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing double-banded diadem and segmented necklet with medallion; circular border of pellets. Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, Greek letter K; no border; seven-line Greek inscription: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛoY APΣAKoY EΠIΦANoYΣ ΔIKAIoY ΘEoY EYΠAToPoΣ KAI ΦIΛEΛΛHNoΣ. Very fine.(3.97 grams, 19 mm.).
Provenance
Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 2597
Ancient Greek Coins - Parthian Dynasty - Mithradates III - AR Drachm
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
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