Lot 3541

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Mithradates II, (123-88 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.930 grams), Rhagae mint, obv. large size bare-headed bust to left with long beard, wearing diadem, rev. archer seated right on throne, five line inscription, (S.7371, Sellwood 27.1, Shore 85) [illustrated]; another (3.480 grams), Rhagae mint, obv. small bare-headed bust to left with long beard, wearing diadem, monogram behind, rev. archer seated right on throne, four line inscription, E to right, (S.7370, Sellwood 26.17, Shore -) [illustrated], another (3.870 grams), Ecbatana mint, obv. small bare-headed bust to left with long beard, wearing diadem, rev. archer seated right on throne, four line inscription, (S.7370, Sellwood 26.1, Shore 77); another similar false. Very fine - nearly extremely fine. (4)

Ex. Spink Auctions Australia, November 26, 1985, (lot 1446).