A lightly toned tetradrachm of Mithradates II
Lot 1156
KINGS OF PARTHIA. Mithradates II, 121-91 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 29 mm, 15.62 g, 12 h), Seleukeia on the Tigris, circa 120/19-109. Diademed and draped bust of Mithradates II to left. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ - MEΓAΛOΥ - AΡΣAKOΥ - EΠIΦANOΥΣ Arsakes I seated right on omphalos, holding bow in his right hand; in exergue, TV. Sellwood 24.4 var. (palm branch to outer right on reverse). Shore 67 var. (palm branch to outer right on reverse). Sunrise 284 var. (palm branch to outer right on reverse). Lightly toned. The obverse struck slightly off center from a worn die, otherwise, very fine.

From the collection of Peter Corcoran, Classical Numismatic Group 121, 6 October 2022, 635, privately acquired from Fred Shore in August 2000.
Starting price:
100 CHF
Hammer price:
1200 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
Closed
Number of bids:
9 Bids
Time left:
Closing time: 13-Jul-24, 21:37:30 CEST
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee.

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