Lot 2097

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Phraates IV, (c.38-2 B.C.) base silver or copper drachm, (3.45 grams), Margiane 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, **P* below bow, (cf.S.7472, Sellwood 52.39, Shore 292 [this coin]). Porosity and red encrustation on reverse, otherwise nearly very fine and very rare.

Ex. Shore Collection, Classical Numismatic Group New York auction, December 5, 1995 (lot 292).