Lot 1974

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Phraates II, (c.138-127 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.47 grams), Nisa mint, obv. medium sized bare-headed bust to left with short beard, wearing diadem, NICAIA downwards behind, rev. archer seated right on omphalos, four line inscription, (S.7352, Sellwood 16.9, Shore 49 [this coin]). Good very fine, old scratch behind, rare.

Ex. Shore Collection, Classical Numismatic Group New York auction, December 5, 1995 (lot 49).