Lot 3098

Sale 124 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Medals, and Banknotes

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Artabanos I, (126-124 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.04 g), Seleucia mint, obv. bearded bust to right in diadem, filleted border, rev. Demeter enthroned to left, holding Nike in right hand, cornucopiae in left, neirod supporting throne, horse head in outer left field, monograms below in exergue, to right **BASILEWS* to left **[A]RSAKOU*, (cf.S.7358, PDC 5655, Sellwood 21.4 [variety no horse head]. Sunrise 275 variety, Shore -). Good very fine and very rare.

Estimate
$2,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$1,800

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