ANCIENT COINS, THE DAVID SELLWOOD COLLECTION OF PARTHIAN COINS (PART FOUR), Phriapatius (185-170 BC) to Mithradates I (164-132 BC), period c.180-160 BC, Silver Drachms (4), minted at Nisa, diademed bust left in bashlyk, wearing single turn torque, rev archer seated right on omphalos, two line inscription ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΡΣΑΚΟY (S 9.1 (Mithradates I), 9.2 (letter N in exergue), 9.3 (letter Σ in exergue), 9.4 var (uncertain letter (probably C) in exergue)). Generally good fine to about very fine, scarce to very rare. (4)
On the attribution to Phriapatius, Arsaces IV, Phraates I and Mithradates I of S9 Drachms see the publications cited under lot 346.
Estimate: £200-250