Lot 2830

Sale 48 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Parthia, Kingdom of, Phraatakes of Musa, (2 B.C.-A.D.4), silver drachm, (3.34 grams), Ecbatana mint, obv. head to left with square beard, wearing spiral torque, Nike on each side of bust, rev. Queen Musa bust to left, legend around 'Goddess, Urania Musa, Queen', (cf.S.5763, Sellwood 58.9, Shore 324). Surface scratches, otherwise very fine, and very rare.