Description
Parthian Kingdom. Arsaces X / Mithradates II (123-88 BC). AR Tetradrachm, Seleukeia on Tigris, c. 119-109 BC
Ungraded
Parthian Kingdom. Mithradates II. 121-91 BC. Tetradrachm
Seleukeia on Tigris, c. 119-109 BC.
Weight: 15.97 g
Obv: Diademed and draped bust of Mithradates left, wearing long beard, earring, and torque.
Rev: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑ-ΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on omphalos, holding bow; Featured TV.
Ref.: Sellwood 24.4 variant (palm in right field). Compare Shore 67 (same). Mint condition.
Pedigree: 2011 From Gemini Auction VIII Lot 118 Sold for $ 3000 + Fee
Lot details
- Culture/region
- Parthian Kingdom
- Ruler/era
- Arsaces X / Mithradates II (123-88 BC)
- Metal
- AR
- Denomination
- Tetradrachm
- Year/Period and Variation
- Seleukeia on Tigris, c. 119-109 BC
- Condition
- Ungraded