Details
LOT 3228
Kings of Parthia, Phriapatios to Mithradates I AR Drachm. Circa 185-132 BC. Uncertain mint.
Diademed and draped bust to left, wearing bashlyk / BΛᕒIΛEΩᕒ ΜΕΓΛΛΟΥ ΛPΣΛKOY, Archer (Arsakes I) seated to right on omphalos, holding bow. Cf. Sellwood 10.1 (Mithradates I; Hekatompylos mint). Very Fine.(3.09gr, 19mm, 11h.).
Provenance
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 3228
Kings of Parthia, Phriapatios to Mithradates I AR Drachm.
Estimate £60 - 80€69 - 93 (for guidance only)$80 - 107 (for guidance only)
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