Lot 3551

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Phraataces, (c.2 B.C. - A.D. 4), silver drachm, (3.872 grams), Mithradatkart mint, obv. small size bust wearing a diadem to left with short beard, Nike behind head with wreath, star above crescent before head, rev. archer seated right on throne, blundered inscription, O behind bust, monogram **MI Q*, (cf.S.7474, Sellwood 56.10, Shore -); another silver tetradrachm, (14.866 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), **APEL* in exergue, (cf.S.5759; Sellwood 57.11, Shore -); Vonones I, (A.D. 8-12), silver drachm, (3.550 grams), Ecbatana mint, obv. bearded bust to left triple diadem, legend around, BACI**L*EYC ONO**W*NHS, rev. Nike standing to right holding palm branch, four line inscription, A dot bared above, in front, (S.5768, Sellwood 60.5, Shore 329). Very fine, last rare. (3)

Ex Antiquarius, New Zealand for the first coin and S. V. Hagley Collection sold Noble Numismatics Sale 48 (lot 2831) for the last coin, both coins come with their tickets.