Lot 4575

Sale 87 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Stamps & Banknotes

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Phraates IV, (38-2 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (14.82 grams), Seleucia mint, issued 288-289 (Seleucid era) = 24-23 B.C., obv. large size bare-headed bust to left with long beard, wearing diadem, wart on forehead, rev. king enthroned to right receiving diadem from Athena holding scepte, seven line inscription, date in exergue, (cf.S.7469, cf.Sellwood 52, cf.Shore 273). Nearly very fine/fine and scarce.

Ex Dr. Garth Drewry Collection, Tampa, Florida and previously from Coin Galleries Mail Bid Sale September 29, 1977 (lot 405) with CG packet.

Estimate
$120
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$0

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