| Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 146 | Auction date: 8 May 2024 |
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| Lot description: Kings of Parthia. Phraates III, 70 – 57. Drachm, Rhagai circa 62, AR 21 mm, 4.06 g. Diademed bust facing wearing necklace with medallion. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY APΣAKOY KAI – ΦIΛEΛΛHNOΣ EΠIΦANOYΣ – ΘEOΠATOPOΣ EYEPΓETOY Archer (Arsakes I) seated r. on omphalos, holding bow; in inner r. field, ΓP ligate. Sellwood 35.7 (Darius ?). Shore 165. Sunrise 331. In exceptional condition for the issue. A superb portrait perfectly struck on a full flan with a wonderful old cabinet tone, unobtrusive traces of double-striking on reverse, otherwise extremely fine Ex Gemini-Heritage VIII, 2011, 120 and NAC 116, 2019, Man in Love with Art, 206 sales. Estimate: 3000 CHF |  |
