Lot 2102

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Phraates IV, (c.38-2 B.C.) silver drachm, (3.71 grams), Ecbatana mint, obv. medium size bust wearing a diadem to left with short beard, eagle behind head, star above crescent before head, rev. archer seated right on throne, seven line inscription, monogram **AGT*, (cf.S.7474, Sellwood 54.7, Shore 297). Double struck on the reverse creating extra lines of inscription, otherwise very fine.

Ex. Glendining's London, October 28, 1964, (lot 1115 part).