Lot 2117

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Phraataces and Musa, (2 B.C. - 4 A.D.), AE 14, chalkos, Ecbatana mint, obv. bust to left of Phraataces with pointed beard, Nike each side of bust, rev. Queen Musa bust to left, palm branch before, (S.5765, Sellwood 58.13, Shore -). Minor encrustation, otherwise nearly very fine/fine and a very rare double portrait type.

Ex. Glendining's auction October 28, 1964 (lot 1115). $$ See note above on this joint rule. The most important issue in bronze, which has not been offered at auction to this cataloguer's knowledge for many years.