Greek Silver & Bronze
Lot 1977 Greek Silver & Bronze
Estimate $400
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SOLD $350
PARTHIA, Kingdom of, Phraates II, (c.138-127 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.93 grams), Saramana mint, obv. small bare-headed bust to left with short beard, wearing diadem, **S A* behind and upwards, dotted border, rev. archer seated right on omphalos, four line inscription, (cf.S.7352, Sellwood 16.17, Shore 54 [this coin]). Very fine/good very fine, flan crack, very rare mint.
Ex. Shore Collection, Classical Numismatic Group New York auction, December 5, 1995 (lot 54).
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Lot 1977 This lot
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Estimate $400
Lot 1978
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Lot 1979
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