Lot 2107

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Phraates IV, (c.38-2 B.C.) silver drachm, (3.88 grams), Mithradatkart mint, obv. medium size bust wearing a diadem to left with short beard, crescent before and eagle behind head, rev. archer seated right on throne, seven line inscription, monogram MT below bow, altar or anchor symbol behind throne, (cf.S.7475, cf.Sellwood 54.14, Shore 302 [this coin]). Nearly very fine and an extremely rare variant.

Ex. Shore Collection, Classical Numismatic Group New York auction, December 5, 1995 (lot 302).