Lot 2092

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Phraates IV, (c.38-2 B.C.) silver drachm, (3.99 grams), Laodicea mint, obv. medium size bust wearing a diadem to left with short beard, eagle behind head, rev. archer seated right on throne, seven line inscription, monogram circle over **L* below bow, E or head symbol behind archer, (cf.S.7472, cf.Sellwood 52.16, Shore 290 [this coin]). Small flan crack, otherwise good very fine and extremely rare.

Ex. Shore Collection, Classical Numismatic Group New York auction, December 5, 1995 (lot 290).