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NYINC Signature Sale 3044 3-4 January 2016
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PARTHIAN KINGDOM. Phraates IV (ca. 38-2 BC). AR drachm (18mm, 3.99 gm, 12h). Laodicea. Diademed and draped bust of Phraates IV left, wart on forehead, wearing segmented necklet; to right, eagle left, holding wreath in beak / Partially blundered inscription, archer seated right on throne, holding bow; below bow, monogram. Sellwood 52.16. Shore 283. Rare mint. An absolutely stunning example, with needle-sharp imagery delivered by a powerful strike, and mirror-like fields providing a decidedly "proof" effect. NGC Choice MS★ 5/5 - 5/5.
Estimate: 800-1100 USD
PARTHIAN KINGDOM. Phraates IV (ca. 38-2 BC). AR drachm (18mm, 3.99 gm, 12h). Laodicea. Diademed and draped bust of Phraates IV left, wart on forehead, wearing segmented necklet; to right, eagle left, holding wreath in beak / Partially blundered inscription, archer seated right on throne, holding bow; below bow, monogram. Sellwood 52.16. Shore 283. Rare mint. An absolutely stunning example, with needle-sharp imagery delivered by a powerful strike, and mirror-like fields providing a decidedly "proof" effect. NGC Choice MS★ 5/5 - 5/5.
Estimate: 800-1100 USD