KINGS OF PARTHIA. Phraates IV, circa 38-2 BC. Drachm (Silver, 19 mm, 4.06 g, 12 h), Laodikeia. Diademed and draped bust of Phraates IV to left, being crowned by eagle flying to left behind. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ - ΑΡΣΑΚ[ΟY] - ΕYΕΡΓΕΤΟY / ΔΙΚΑΙΟY - ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟYΣ / [Φ]ΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; below bow, monogram. Sellwood 52.16. Shore 283. Sunrise 393. Beautifully toned. Good very fine.
From the Trausnitz Collection, Nomos 19, 17 November 2019, 202 and ex Jacquier FPL 10, Autumn 1989, 114.
Price realized | 150 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |