ANCIENT COINS, KINGS OF PARTHIA, Parthian Kingdom. Phraates III (70/69-58/7 BC). Silver Drachm, 4.05g, Ekbatana, c.62 BC. Diademed bust of Phraates III facing, wearing necklace with medallion. Rev. Archer seated right on throne, holding bow, monogram below bow (cf Sellwood 35.1 (Darius?, legend); Shore -; Sunrise 326, this coin). Well struck in high relief and well centred, superb extremely fine, delicately toned.
ex Peus, Auction 338, 27-29 April 1994, lot 133
From The Sunrise Collection
Estimate: $ 3,000