Lot 1985

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Mithradates II, (123-88 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.86 grams), Rhagae mint, obv. medium sized bare-headed bust to left with beard, wearing diadem, two complex monograms above each other behind, dotted border, rev. archer seated right on omphalos with bow, complex monogram behind archer another AP in exergue, four line inscription in border, (cf.S.7368, Sellwood 24.20, Shore 75 [this coin]). Light obverse scratches, otherwise, very fine/good very fine and rare.

Ex. Shore Collection, Classical Numismatic Group New York auction, December 5, 1995 (lot 75).