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ID:
102047
[UNVERIFIED]
Type:
Ancient East
Region:
Parthia
Issuer:
Mithradates II
Date Ruled:
(123-88 B.C.)
Metal:
Silver
Denomination:
Drachm
Struck / Cast:
Struck
Diameter:
19 mm
Weight:
4.07 g
Obverse Description:
medium bearded bust left wearing diadem, griffin-ended torque; behind bust, Greek letters ΑΡ above ΛΡ; circular border of pellets
Reverse Legend:
ΒΑΣΙΛΣΩΣ ΜΣΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΣΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ
Reverse Description:
beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; no border; square four-line Greek inscription with guide lines
Mint:
Rhagae
Primary Reference:
Sellwood 24.16 variant (griffin torque)
Reference2:
Shore 72 var. (A behind Arsakes)
Photograph Credit:
Classical Numismatic Group
Source:
http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=56610
Special Comments:
PDC 27139
Grade:
Toned VF, light porosity.
Notes:
CNG E-Auction 102 (24 Nov 2004), lot 47.
Created and Managed by Alfredo De La Fe
