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3371
Parthian Kingdom. Mithradates II. Silver Tetradrachm (16.34 g), ca. 123-88 BC.
Seleukeia on the Tigris. Diademed and draped bust of
Mithradates II left.
Reverse:
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, archer seated right on omphalos, holding bow; in outer right field,
palm branch. Sellwood 24.3; Shore 66. Well struck on a nice full flan, perfectly centered with attractive old cabinet toning.
Extremely Fine
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Estimated Value .....................................................................................................................................................................$2,500 - 3,000
Ex Dr. Busso Peus, Auction 333, 6-11 May 1992, Lot 405
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3372
Parthian Kingdom. Mithradates II. Silver Drachm (4.11
g), ca. 123-88 BC.
Rhagai. Diademed and draped bust of
Mithradates II left; neck torque ends in sea-horse.
Reverse
:
Archer seated right, holding bow; arm ends in pellet below seat.
Sellwood 27.1; Shore 85.
Mint State
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Estimated Value ................................................... $400 - 500
3373
Parthian Kingdom. Orodes II. Silver Drachm (3.31 g),
ca. 57-38 BC.
Ekbatana. Diademed and draped bust of Orodes
II left; before, star; behind, crescent and star.
Reverse:
Archer
seated right, holding bow; behind throne, trident-anchor; below
bow, monogram. Sellwood 48.9; Shore 261.
NGC graded AU;
Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5.
Estimated Value ................................................... $250 - 300
