Watch List notes:

SAKARAUKAE. Uncertain. Drachm (Silver, 18 mm, 3.36 g, 12 h), imitating a drachm of the Parthian king Phraates IV (circa 38-2 BC). Struck by Subarsacid Vassals. Diademed and draped bust of Phraates IV to left; being crowned by eagle flying to left behind; below head, countermark with draped bust wearing Macedonian helmet to right. Rev. Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; below bow, monogram; around, blundered legend. Shore 473. Sellwood 91.13. Somewhat crystallized and with edge cracks, otherwise, about very fine.


From the collection of J. Knudsen, formed from the late 1970s to the late 1990s.