Lot 2099

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Phraates IV, (c.38-2 B.C.) silver drachm, (3.69 grams), Ecbatana mint, obv. medium size bust wearing a diadem to left with short beard, star above crescent before and eagle behind head, rev. archer seated right on throne, seven line inscription, monogram **AGT* below bow, (cf.S.7474, Sellwood 54.7, Shore 297 [this coin]). Double struck on the reverse creating extra line below, otherwise nearly extremely fine and scarce.

Ex. Shore Collection, Classical Numismatic Group New York auction, December 5, 1995 (lot 297).