ANCIENT COINS, THE DAVID SELLWOOD COLLECTION OF PARTHIAN COINS (PART FOUR),
Phraates III (70/69-58/7 BC), Silver Drachms (3), minted c.62/1-58/7 BC, diademed and long bearded bust left, wearing pellet ended spiral torque, rev archer enthroned right, monogram below bow, six line inscription ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟY ΑΡΣΑΚΟY ΕYΕΡΓΕΤΟY ΕΠIΦΑNOYΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ, 3.97g, 12h, 3.92g, 12h, and 3.54g, 12h (S 38.6 (Mithradatkart), 38.7 (Court Mint at Mithradatkart), 38.9 (T below bow, Traxiane)). Generally good fine to about very fine, scarce to very rare. (3)
Estimate: £200-250