Lot 1968

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Mithradates I, (c.171-138 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.64 grams), Nisa mint, obv. bare headed bearded bust to left with diadem and laurel wreath border, rev. archer seated right on omphalos, three line inscription, (cf.S.7330, Sellwood 11.3, Shore 26 (this coin]). Nearly very fine and a rare type.

Ex. Shore Collection, Classical Numismatic Group New York auction, December 15, 1995 (lot 26).