Greek Silver & Bronze
Lot 2205 Greek Silver & Bronze
Estimate $1,200
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SOLD $1,200
PARTHIA, Kingdom of, Phraataces and Musa, (2 B.C. - 4 A.D.), silver drachm, (3.75 grams), Rhagae mint, obv. head to left with square beard, wearing spiral torque, Nike each side of bust, rev. Queen Musa bust to left, legend around 'Goddess, Urania Musa, Queen', (cf.S.5763, Sellwood 58.10, Shore 325 [This Coin]). Good very fine and very rare.
Ex. Fred Shore Collection (lot 325) and illustrated in his book (p.138, No.325). $$ See note on the companion tetradrachm lot.
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