Fully lustrous and with an exceptional portrait struck in incredibly high relief
Lot 120
KINGS OF PARTHIA. Phraates III, circa 70/69-58/7 BC. Drachm (Silver, 21 mm, 4.13 g, 12 h), Mithradatkart, circa 62/1-58/7. Diademed and draped bust of Phraates III to left, wearing torque ending in pellet. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ - ΑΡΣ-ΑΚΟΥ - ΕYΕΡΓΕΤΟY - ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ / ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; below bow, monogram. Sellwood -, cf. 38.8 (differing reverse legend). Shore 173. Sunrise -. A very rare variety. Fully lustrous and with an exceptional portrait struck in incredibly high relief. Very minor die shift on the reverse, otherwise, virtually as struck.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Estimate:
500 CHF
Starting price:
400 CHF
Current bid:
400 CHF
Bid increment:
20 CHF
Minimum bid:
420 CHF
Number of bids:
1 Bid
Time left:
Closing time: 19-Oct-24, 06:00:00 CEST
All winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee.

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