Nomos

Auction 21  –  21 November 2020

Nomos, Auction 21

Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval and Modern Coins

Sa, 21.11.2020, from 4:00 PM CET
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Description

KINGS OF PARTHIA. Mithradates II, 121-91 BC. Drachm (Silver, 20 mm, 4.16 g, 1 h), Ekbatana, 109-96/5. Diademed bust of Mithradates to left, wearing elaborate robes and a multi-spiral torc. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ//ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ//ΜΕΓAΛΟΥ//ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ/ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on high-backed throne, holding bow. Sellwood 27.2. Shore 86-87. Sunrise 294. A splendid, sharply struck coin with glossy surfaces and a fine portrait. Extremely fine.

From an English collection, acquired in the 1990s and recently cleaned.

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Price realized 250 CHF
Starting price 200 CHF
Estimate 250 CHF
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