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LOT 3020
Kings of Parthia, Artabanos V AR Drachm. Circa AD 79/80-circa 85.
Ekbatana mint. Diademed and draped bust to left / Archer (Arsakes I) seated to right on throne, holding bow; monogram beneath bow. Sellwood 74.6 (Artabanos III); Sunrise 442; Shore 404 (same). Good Very Fine.(3.15gr, 23mm, 1h). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired on the UK market before 2000;
Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
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