Greek Silver & Bronze
Lot 2196 Greek Silver & Bronze
Estimate $350
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SOLD $290
PARTHIA, Kingdom of, Phraates II, (c.138-127 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.00 grams), Nisa mint, obv. bust to left in diadem, NICA behind head, rev. archer seated right on omphalos, four line inscription, (cf.S.7352, Sellwood 16.8, Shore 48 [This Coin]). Extremely fine, rare.
Ex. Fred Shore Collection (lot 48) and illustrated in his book (p.96, No.48).
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Lot 2196 This lot
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Estimate $350
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