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Drachm of Parthia, Phraates IV

Silver drachm, 20mm, 3.45gm, issued c. 38-2 BC Mithradatkart mint.

Obv: Diademed bust right with pointed beard, crescent before, eagle with wreath behind.

Rev: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ, Archer seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, MTΘ monogram.

References: see Sear 7475, Sellwood 52.10, Shore 276.

2511AN04   |   Very Fine   |   AUD 250   |   (in cart)