Details
LOT 3044
Kings of Parthia, Mithradates I AR Obol. 165-132 BC. Ekbatana mint.
Diademed head of Mithradates I to right / BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY APΣAKOY, draped and bearded male bust to right, wearing bashlyk. Sellwood 12.5; Shore 31. Near Very Fine.(0.60gr, 11mm, 5h.).
Provenance
Ex Spink, 1970s.
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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