Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 4821 SESSION 14 (4.30pm Thurs 29 July) Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $150
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PARTHIA, Kingdom of, Mithradates II (c. 123-88 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.03 grams), Rhagae mint, obv. long bearded bust to left wearing tiara, star in centre, rev. archer seated right on throne, five line inscription, (cf.S.7372, Sellwood 28.1, Shore 94); another Gortazes I, (95-87 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.03 grams), Rhagae mint, obv. medium sized bust to left with beard, wearing tiara with horn in centre, torque ends in dot, rev. archer seated right on throne, five line inscription, (cf.S.7394, Sellwood 33.5, Shore 116). Nearly very fine. (2)
Ex Romanorum, Canberra for the first coin and Ancient Coins in Canada for the second coin.
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