Mithradates I; AR Drachm, Hekatompylos
Description:
Parthia, Mithradates I (164 - 132 BC). AR Drachm, Hekatompylos mint. Diademed bust left / BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY APΣAKOY; archer seated right on omphalos, holding bow.
Diameter:
AR19 mm
Weight:
4,06 g
Grade:
aVF/VF
Attribution:
Sellwood 11.1
Commentary:
scarce; good details, well centered
History:
Mithradates I was killed in battle by forces of Antiochos VII, his death being avenged by his son who some years later killed Antiochos VII.
Article Number:
041-02-01-41652