ANCIENT COINS, KINGS OF PARTHIA, Parthian Kingdom. Arsakes XVI (78/7-62/1 BC). Silver Tetradrachm, 15.68g, Seleukeia on the Tigris. Diademed bust of Arsakes XVI left. Rev. Archer seated right on throne, holding bow, monogram above bow (Sellwood 30.2 (Unknown king); Shore -; Sunrise 311, this coin). Struck from dies of exceptional style, boldly struck and well centred with lovely old cabinet tone, extremely fine and an elegant specimen. Very rare.
ex Stack's, New York, 2001
From The Sunrise Collection
Estimate: $ 12,500