Details
LOT 2986
Kings of Parthia, Phraates III AR Drachm. Circa 70/69-58/7 BC.
Rhagai mint. Draped bust to left, wearing tiara decorated with horn and stags / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟV above, ΑΡΣ-AΚΟV to right, ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ below, ΕΠΙΦAΝΟYΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ to left, Archer (Arsakes I) seated to right on throne, holding bow; PΓ monogram above bow. Cf. Sellwood type 39 (unlisted legend variant); ANS 1944.100.82616; Sunrise -; Shore -. Very Fine. Very rare variant.(4.04gr, 21mm, 2h). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired on the UK market before 2000;
Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
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