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Ancient Coins
1876
Parthian Kingdom. Phraates IV. Silver Drachm (3.92 g),
38/7-2 BC
. Laodikeia. Diademed bust of Phraates IV left, wart
on forehead, wearing segmented necklace with medallion;
behind, eagle flying left, crowning king with wreath.
Reverse:
Archer seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below
bow. Sellwood 52.16; Shore 283; Sunrise 393. Lightly toned.
Nearly Mint State
.
Estimate Value ..................................................... $250 - 300
From The Herbert & Aphrodite Rubin Collection; Ex NFA IX (10
December 1980), 343.
1877
Parthian Kingdom. Phraates IV. BI Tetradrachm (11.59
g), 38/7-2 BC
. Seleukeia on the Tigris, Artemistion 279 SE
(April, 33 BC). Diademed bust of Phraates IV left, wart on fore-
head, neck torque ends in sea horse.
Reverse:
King seated left,
receiving palm from Tyche standing left, holding cornucopiae;
[OC] (year) below throne, [A]PT(month) in exergue. Sellwood
51.7; cf. Shore 269 (date). Old grey cabinet tone.
Very Fine
.
Estimate Value ..................................................... $250 - 300
The Hanbery Collection; Purchased from Frank Kovacs.
1878
Parthian Kingdom. Sinatrukes(?). Silver Drachm (3.63
g), ca. AD 116
. Ekbatana. Bust of Sinatrukes(?) left, with stub-
bly beard, wearing tiara.
Reverse:
Archer seated right on throne
(seat visible), holding bow; monogram below bow. Sellwood
81.1 (Parthamaspates); Shore 423 (Parthamaspates); Sunrise
449.
Extremely Fine
.
Estimate Value ..................................................... $250 - 300
From The Herbert & Aphrodite Rubin Collection; Ex Birkler &
Waddell II (11 December 1980), 222.
1879
Parthian Kingdom. Vologases IV, AD 147-191. AR
Drachm (3.87g)
. Ekbatana mint. Bust left with long pointed
beard, wearing tiara with three ends.
Reverse:
Archer (Arsakes
I) seated right on throne, holding bow; 8-line inscription. Sell-
wood 84. 132/3. Sunrise--. Delicately toned.
Extremely Fine
.
Estimate Value ......................................................$200 - 250
Purchased from Wayne C. Phillips, includes his ticket.