Lot 3674
Sale 109 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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Description
Parthia, Gotarzes I, (c.95-90 B.C.), silver drachm, Rhagae mint, (3.97 g), obv. long bearded bust to left, wearing tiara, ornamented with horn, rev. archer enthroned to right, (cf.S.7394, Sell.33.4) (illustrated); another similar (3.93 g), (Sell.33.2). First nearly extremely fine, second good fine, both scarce. (2)
Ex D.J.Foster Collection and previously from Spink Noble
Sale 44 (lot 2627) for the first coin.
Sear has attributed these issues to Sinatruces (c.77-70 B.C.) but acknowledges Sellwood attribution.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $280