KINGS OF PARTHIA. Mithradates II, 121-91 BC. Drachm (Silver, 20 mm, 3.96 g, 11 h), Ecbatana, c. 116/115-112/111 BC. Diademed bust of Mithradates to left, with long beard, wearing a V-necked jacket with beaded lapels, shoulder decoration with beads and lines, hoop earring; multiple torque rings terminating in zoomorphic creature. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓAΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on high-backed throne, holding bow and arrow in one hand; footstool beneath feet. SNP 394-413 (Phase IIb). Sellwood 26.1. Good very fine.
From a North American collection.