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LOT 2989

Kings of Parthia, Phraates IV AR Tetradrachm. Circa 38/7-2 BC.

Seleukeia on the Tigris mint. Dated Daisios 288 SE (May 24 BC). Diademed and draped bust to left, with pointed beard / [ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ] ΒΑΣΙΛΕ[ΩΝ] above, [ΑΡΣΑΚΟY] EYEPΓET[OY] to right, ΔΙΚΑΙΟY and [ΗΠC] ΔΑΙΣ[ΙΟΥ] (date) below, [ΕΠΙ]ΦΑΝΟYΣ [ΦΙΛ]ΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ to left, Phraates seated to right on throne, receiving wreath from Athena standing to left, who holds sceptre with left hand. Sellwood 52.3; Sunrise -; Shore -; Callataÿ, Tétradrachmes 326-32. Very Fine.(10.51gr, 26mm, 12h). [No Reserve]

Provenance

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

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LOT 2989

Kings of Parthia, Phraates IV AR Tetradrachm.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £52

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