Lot 2105

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Phraates IV, (c.38-2 B.C.) silver drachm, (2.93 grams), Mithradatkart mint, obv. small size bust wearing a diadem to left with short beard, star above crescent before and eagle behind head, rev. archer seated right on throne, seven line blundered legend inscription, monogram MT below bow, (cf.S.7474, cf.Sellwood 54.8, Shore 304 [this coin]). Crude style, very fine and an extremely rare variant.

Ex. Shore Collection, Classical Numismatic Group New York auction, December 5, 1995 (lot 304).