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LOT 2606
Ancient Greek Coins - Parthian Dynasty - Pharaates III - AR Drachm 70-57 B.C.
Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing tiara (T39ii) decorated on side with horn and stags with prominent antlers around crest; circular border of pellets. Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~], ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ read from outside in six-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ. Good very fine.(4.04 grams, 21 mm.).
Provenance
Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
Literature
Sellwood 39.5 variant.
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LOT 2606
Ancient Greek Coins - Parthian Dynasty - Pharaates III - AR Drachm
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
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