Watch List notes:

KINGS OF PARTHIA. Mithradates IV, circa 58-53 BC. Drachm (Silver, 20 mm, 4.09 g, 2 h), Rhagai. Diademed and draped bust of Mithradates IV to left. Rev. ΒΑCΙΛΕΩΣ / ΜΕΓΑΛΟY - ΑΡΣΑΚΟY - ΕΠIΦΑNOYΣ / ΔΙΚΑΙΟY - ΘΕΟY EYΠATOPOC / KAI ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟC Arsakes I seated to right, holding bow with both hands; above bow, monogram. Sellwood 40.5. Shore 194-195. Beautifully toned. Good very fine.


From the collection of a Swiss scholar, formed over the past thirty years.