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LOT 2985

Kings of Parthia, Phraates III AR Drachm. Circa 70/69-58/7 BC.

Rhagai mint; struck circa 62/1-58/7 BC. Draped bust to left, wearing tiara decorated with horn and stags / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΛ above, ΑΡΣΥΚΟ to right, ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ (retrograde) below, ΕΠΙΦΝΟY ΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ to left, Archer (Arsakes I) seated to right on throne, holding bow; PΓ monogram above bow. Sellwood 39.3; Sunrise -; Shore -. Very Fine. Very rare variant.(4.09gr, 20mm, 1h). [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired on the UK market before 2000;
Property of a London, UK, gentleman.

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Very Rare Variant

LOT 2985

Kings of Parthia, Phraates III AR Drachm.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £39

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