ANCIENT COINS, KINGS OF PARTHIA, Parthian Kingdom. Phraates III (70/69-58/7 BC). Silver Drachm, 4.20g, Mithradatkart, 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 35.4 (Darius?, legend); Shore -; Sunrise 328, this coin). The high relief portrait appears to jump off the planchet, nearly mint state with magnificent iridescent tone, an absolutely incredible coin.
ex Peus Auction, 1992
ex Lanz, Auction 102, 28 May 2001, lot 302
From The Sunrise Collection
Estimate: $ 5,000