Greek Silver & Bronze
Lot 1972 Greek Silver & Bronze
Estimate $150
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SOLD $120
PARTHIA, Kingdom of, Phraates II, (c.138-127 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.74 grams), Ecbatana mint, obv. bare headed bust to left with short beard, wearing diadem, uncertain letters behind, rev. archer seated to right on omphalos, two lines of Greek legend each side, (cf.S.7350; cf.Sellwood 16.2, Shore 42 [this coin]). Toned, very fine.
Ex. Shore Collection, Classical Numismatic Group New York auction, December 5, 1995 (lot 42).
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