Details
LOT 2698
Kings of Parthia, Sinatrukes AR Drachm. 93-69 BC.
Rhagai. Diademed and draped bust to left, wearing tiara / BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOV APΣAKOY ΘEOΠATOPOY NIKATOPOΣ, archer (Arsakes I) seated to right, holding bow. Sellwood 33.4 ('Gotarzes I'); Shore 114 ('Gotarzes I'); Sunrise 302. Very fine.(4.06gr, 19mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
Literature
KM# 33.
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