Details
LOT 3009
Kings of Parthia, Pakoros I AR Drachm. Circa AD 78-120.
Ekbatana mint. Diademed and draped bust to left, with long pointed beard / Archer (Arsakes I) seated to right on throne, holding bow; monogram beneath bow; archer's seat -. Sellwood 78.5 (Vologases III); Sunrise -; Shore 415 (same). Extremely Fine.(3.58gr, 21mm, 12h). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired on the UK market before 2000;
Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
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