Lot 2096

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Phraates IV, (c.38-2 B.C.) silver drachm, (4.00 grams), Mithradatkart mint, obv. medium size bust wearing a diadem to left with short beard, eagle behind head, rev. archer seated right on throne, seven line inscription, monogram MT and **Q* below bow, **F* behind archer, (cf.S.7472, Sellwood 52.33, Shore 286 [this coin]). Off centred on reverse, otherwise good very fine and rare.

Ex. Shore Collection, Classical Numismatic Group New York auction, December 5, 1995 (lot 286).