Lot 2114

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Phraataces (2 B.C. - A.D. 4), silver tetradrachm, (13.53 grams), Seleucia mint, issued August 1 B.C., obv. bust to left with short beard, wearing diadem, Nike each side of head, rev. king seated to right, holding bow, seven line inscription, AIT below bow (year 311), **GORPIAIOU* in exergue, (cf.S.5759; Sellwood 57.8, Shore 315 variant. Some field graffiti, nearly very fine, scarce.