ANCIENT COINS, THE DAVID SELLWOOD COLLECTION OF PARTHIAN COINS,
Phraates IV (38/7-2 BC), Silver Drachms (3), minted at Mithradatkart, medium bearded bust left, wearing double banded diadem, segmented necklet, wart on forehead, star over crescent in front, eagle behind head, rev archer enthroned right, symbol behind throne, monogram below bow, seven line inscription ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩN ΑΡΣΑΚΟY EYEPΓETOY ΔΙΚΑΙΟY ΕΠIΦΑNOYΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ, stylised and totally blundered (S 54.8, 54.9 var, different symbol behind throne on reverse, 54.11). Good fine to about very fine. (3)
Estimate: £30-50