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365
Parthian Kingdom. Mithradates II, c. 121-91 BC. Silver Tetradrachm (15.89 g). Mint of Seleukia on the
Tigris. Diademed and bearded bust facing left, wearing a spiral torque. Rev.
BASILEWS MEGALO
Y
ARSAKO
Y
EPIFANO
Y
S
, archer seated right on omphalos, holding a bow in his outstretched right
hand (Sellwood 24.1). A few light marks, a scarce variety. About Extremely Fine.
$1,600
366
Parthian Kingdom. Phraates III. Silver Drachm (4.06 g), 70/69-58/7 BC. Mithradatkart, ca. 62 BC. Dia-
demed bust of Phraates III facing, wearing necklace with medallion. Rev. Archer seated right on throne,
holding bow; monogram below bow. Sellwood 35.4; cf. Shore 166 (form of monogram); Sunrise 328.
Extremely Fine.
$900
367
Parthian Kingdom. Phraates III. Silver Drachm (3.97 g), 70/69-58/7 BC. Court mint at Rhagai, ca. 62/1-
58/7 BC. Bust of Phraates III left, wearing tiara. Rev. Archer seated right on throne, holding bow; mono-
gram below bow. Sellwood 39.5; Shore -; Sunrise 342. NGC grade MS*; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5. $500
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.