Details
LOT 2982
Kings of Parthia, Mithradates III AR Drachm. Circa 87-79 BC.
Ekbatana mint. Bust to left, wearing tiara decorated with eight-rayed star / Archer (Arsakes I) seated to right on throne, holding bow; legend around. Sellwood 31.5 (Orodes I); Sunrise -; Shore 122 (Orodes I). Near Very Fine.(4.28gr, 21mm, 12h). [No Reserve]
Provenance
From a UK private collection.
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