Lot 2026

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Darius, (c.70 B.C.) (Shore assigns to Phraates III 70-57 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.11 grams), Ecbatana mint, obv. medium size bare-headed bust to left with short beard, wearing diadem, rev. archer seated right on throne, seven line inscription, A**G* monogram in field, (cf.S.7415, Sellwood 36.5, Shore 151 [this coin]). Nearly extremely fine and rare.

Ex. Shore Collection, Classical Numismatic Group New York auction, December 5, 1995, (lot 151).