Lot 2143

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Vardanes I, (A.D.40-45) silver drachm, (3.01 grams), Mithradatkart mint, obv. medium size bust wearing a diadem with loop to left with short rounded beard, star above crescent before head, rev. archer seated right on throne, blundered inscription, mint monogram before, B behind, (cf.S.-, Sellwood 64.34, Shore 354, [this coin]). Good very fine, rare.

Ex. Shore Collection, Classical Numismatic Group auction New York, December 5, 1995, (lot 354).