Lot 1973

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Phraates II, (c.138-127 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.68 grams), Nisa mint, obv. small bare-headed bust to left with short beard, wearing diadem, NI behind, rev. archer seated right on omphalos, four line inscription, (cf.S.7352, Sellwood 16.6, Shore 45 [this coin]). Very fine/extremely fine, original find patina.

Ex. Shore Collection, Classical Numismatic Group New York auction, December 5, 1995 (lot 45).