ANCIENT COINS, KINGS OF PARTHIA, Parthian Kingdom. Phraates III (70/69-58/7 BC). Silver Drachm, 4.13g, Rhagai, 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 35.7 (Darius?, legend); Shore 165; Sunrise 331, this coin). Well struck on a huge broad flan, fully lustrous surfaces, mint state.
purchased from Spink (John Pett), 1995
From The Sunrise Collection
Estimate: $ 5,000