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LOT 2993

Kings of Parthia, Mithradates, usurper in Mesopotamia AR Tetradrachm. Circa 15-10 BC.

Seleukeia on the Tigris, dated Artemisios (April) of an uncertain year. Diademed and draped bust to left, with pointed beard / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟY EYEPΓETOY ΔΙΚΑΙΟY ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟYΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ ΑΡΤΕM, Mithradates enthroned to right, receiving palm frond from Tyche standing to left, and holding sceptre with left hand; above Tyche's arm monogram of ΠΛP above pellet; beneath throne, V/A; between Mithradates' feet, A. Sellwood 55.11 var. (no pellet); Callataÿ, Tétradrachmes 108 (Phraates IV). Very Fine. Very rare variant.(10.70gr, 26mm, 12h). [No Reserve]

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From a UK private collection.

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Very Rare Variant

LOT 2993

Kings of Parthia, Mithradates, usurper in Mesopotamia AR Tetradrachm.

Estimate £120 - 170€140 - 200 (for guidance only)$160 - 230 (for guidance only)

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