Lot 2028

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Darius, (c.70 B.C.) (Shore assigns to Phraates III 70-57 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.03 grams), Nisa mint, obv. medium size bare-headed bust to left with short beard, wearing diadem, rev. archer seated right on throne, seven line inscription, NI in field, (cf.S.7415, Sellwood 36.14, Shore -). Nearly extremely fine and very rare.

Ex. John Barton estate and CNA (Classical Numismatic Auctions) sale IV, September 21, 1988, (lot 147).