KINGS OF PARTHIA. Mithradates II, 121-91 BC. Drachm (Silver, 19 mm, 4.15 g, 12 h), Ekbatana. Diademed bust of Mithradates to left, with long beard, wearing a V-necked jacket with beaded lapels, shoulder decoration with beads and lines, hoop earring; multiple torque rings terminating in zoomorphic creature. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩN ΜΕΓAΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on high-backed throne, holding bow and arrow in one hand; footstool beneath feet. Sellwood 27.1. Shore 85. Well centered and lightly toned. Nearly extremely fine.
Price realized | 81 CHF |
Starting price | 75 CHF |