★ A rare drachm of Phraates II ★

KINGS OF PARTHIA. Phraates II, 132-126 BC. Drachm (Silver, 19 mm, 3.78 g, 12 h), Tambrax, circa 128-127. Diademed and draped bust of Phraates II to left; to right, TAM. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ / MEΓAΛOY - APΣAKOY / ΘEOΠATOPOΣ Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on omphalos, holding bow. Sellwood 16.11. Shore 50. Sunrise 272. Rare. Minor marks and a few light deposits, otherwise, very fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket), ex Kress 118, 22 June 1961, 522.