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LOT 2973
Kings of Parthia, Sinatrukes AR Drachm. Circa 93/2-70/69 BC.
Rhagai mint. Draped bust to left, wearing tiara decorated with horn and stags / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ above, ΜΕΓ-ΑΛOV to right, ΑΡΣΑΚOV (retrograde)below, ΘΕOΠΑΤΡOY NIKATOPOΣ to left (‘of great king Arsaces, of divine descent, the victorious’), Archer (Arsakes I) seated to right on throne, holding bow. Sellwood type 33.4 (Gotarzes I); Sunrise 302; Shore 114 (same). Very Fine. Some hard green deposits on reverse.(4.14gr, 19mm, 1h). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired on the UK market before 2000;
Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
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