LOT 2990
Kings of Parthia, Phraates IV AR Tetradrachm. Circa 38/7-2 BC.
Seleukeia on the Tigris mint. Dated Hyperberetaios(?) 286 SE (September 24 BC). Diademed and draped bust to left, with pointed beard / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ above, ΑΡΣΑΚΟ[Y] EYEPΓETOY to right, ΔΙΚΑΙΟ[Y] and [YΠΕΡ?] (date) below, [Ε]ΠΙΦΑΝΟ[YΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ] to left, Phraates seated to right on throne, receiving palm frond from Tyche standing to left, who holds sceptre with left hand; above Tyche's extended arm, ↅΠΣ (date) above pellet. Sellwood 51.22; Sunrise -; Shore 271. Very Fine.(9.80gr, 27mm, 1h). [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK market before 2000;
Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
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Sasanian Kings, Ardashir I BI Tetradrachm. AD 223/4-240.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Mint C (Ctesiphon"). Phase 2c, circa AD 226/7-228/30. Diademed bust to right, wearing Parthian-style tiara decorated with star; legend in Pahlavi around / Fire altar with diadems; legend in Pahlavi around. Sunrise 700. 10.83gr, 27mm, 9h
Near Very Fine.
From a UK private collection. -
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Greek and Roman AE Coins Group [6]. 4th century BC-4th century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
From various mints and rulers. 22.10gr total, 13-20mm
Fine - Very Fine.
Acquired from Reeman Dansie, Colchester, UK; Acquired on the UK art market; Property of an Essex, UK, collector; Accompanied by a previous coin ticket. -
Kings of Parthia, Phraates III AR Drachm. Circa 70/69-58/7 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Rhagai mint; struck circa 62/1-58/7 BC. Draped bust to left, wearing tiara decorated with horn and stags / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟV above, ΑΡΣ-AΚΟV to right, ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟY below, ΕΠΙΦAΝΟYΣ KAI ΦΙΛΕΛΛΝΟΣ to left, Archer (Arsakes I) seated to right on throne, holding bow; ΡΓ monogram above bow. Sellwood 39.4; Sunrise 341; Shore 181. 4.07gr, 21mm, 1h
Very Fine.
Acquired on the UK market before 2000; Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
