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LOT 2608
Ancient Greek Coins - Parthian Dynasty - Sinatrukes - AR Drachm 95-68 B.C.
Obv: diademed and bust left, wearing tiara. Rev: archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow, BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛoY APΣAKoY ΘEoΠATPoY NIKAToPoΣ. Good very fine.(4.20 grams, 20 mm.).
Provenance
Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
Literature
KM# 33.
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LOT 2608
Ancient Greek Coins - Parthian Dynasty - Sinatrukes - AR Drachm
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
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Ancient Greek Coins - Parthian Dynasty - Sinatrukes - AR Drachm 95-68 B.C.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Obv: diademed and bust left, wearing tiara. Rev: archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow, BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛoY APΣAKoY ΘEoΠATPoY NIKAToPoΣ. 3.99 grams, 20 mm.
Good very fine.
Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
