Lot 2095

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Phraates IV, (c.38-2 B.C.) silver drachm, (3.57 grams), Mithradatkart 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 MT and **Q* below bow, star behind archer, (cf.S.7472, cf.Sellwood 52.32, Shore 288 [this coin]). Off centred on reverse, otherwise good very fine and extremely rare.

Ex. Shore Collection, Classical Numismatic Group New York auction, December 5, 1995 (lot 288).