Lot 1988

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Mithradates II, (123-88 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.05 grams), Rhagae mint, obv. medium sized bare-headed bust to left with beard, wearing diadem, dotted border, rev. archer seated right on omphalos with bow, I behind archer, E in exergue, four line inscription in border, (cf.S.7370, Sellwood 26.23, Shore 83 [this coin]). Good very fine and rare.

Ex. Shore Collection, Classical Numismatic Group New York auction, December 5, 1995 (lot 83).