Lot 1977

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Phraates IV, (c.38-2 B.C.) silver drachms, (3.6, 3.8 [first two coins] and 3.2, 3.7 grams [last two coins]), Ecbatana mint, obv. medium size bust wearing a diadem to left with short beard, eagle behind head (first two), similar with star and crescent before head (last two), rev. archer seated right on throne, seven line inscription, monogram **AGT*, (cf.S.7472, 7474, Sellwood 52.10, 54.7, Shore 278, 298). Very good - fine some with porosity. (4)