Lot 3320

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Phraates IV, (38-2 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (14.82 grams), Seleucia mint, issued 288-289 (Seleucid era) = 24-23 B.C., obv. large size bare-headed bust to left with long beard, wearing diadem, wart on forehead, rev. king enthroned to right receiving diadem from Athena holding sceptre, seven line inscription, date in exergue, (cf.S.7469, cf.Sellwood 52, cf.Shore 273). Nearly very fine/fine and scarce.

Ex Dr. Garth Drewry Collection, Tampa, Florida and previously from Coin Galleries Mail Bid Sale September 29, 1977 (lot 405) with Coin Galleries packet.