Lot 2115

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Phraataces, (c.2 B.C. - A.D. 4), silver tetradrachm, (10.03 grams), Seleucia mint, issued 2-1 B.C., obv. large size bust wearing diadem to left with short beard, Nike each side of head, rev. king seated right on throne with bow, to left AIT (year = 311 = 2-1 B.C.), month **[X]ANDIKOU (March), (cf.S.5759, cf.Sellwood 57 (month not known), cf.Shore 314-5). Very fine, rare the month unpublished.

Ex. Bennett Collection, Glendining's London, October 4, 1972, (lot 146 part).