Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 116 1 Oct 2019
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Drachm, Rhagai circa 62, AR 4.06 g. Diademed bust facing wearing necklace with medallion. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY APΣAKOY KAI – ΦIΛEΛΛHNOΣ EΠIΦANOYΣ – ΘEOΠATOPOΣ EYEPΓETOY Archer (Arsakes I) seated r. on omphalos, holding bow; in inner r. field, ΓP ligate. Sellwood 35.7 (Darius ?). Shore 165. Sunrise 331.
In exceptional condition for the issue. A superb portrait perfectly struck on a full flan
with a wonderful old cabinet tone, unobtrusive traces of double striking
on reverse, otherwise extremely fine
Ex Gemini-Heritage sale VIII, 2011, 120.
Drachm, Rhagai circa 62, AR 4.06 g. Diademed bust facing wearing necklace with medallion. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY APΣAKOY KAI – ΦIΛEΛΛHNOΣ EΠIΦANOYΣ – ΘEOΠATOPOΣ EYEPΓETOY Archer (Arsakes I) seated r. on omphalos, holding bow; in inner r. field, ΓP ligate. Sellwood 35.7 (Darius ?). Shore 165. Sunrise 331.
In exceptional condition for the issue. A superb portrait perfectly struck on a full flan
with a wonderful old cabinet tone, unobtrusive traces of double striking
on reverse, otherwise extremely fine
Ex Gemini-Heritage sale VIII, 2011, 120.