Phraates II; AR Drachm, Mithradatkart
Description:
Parthia, Phraates II (137 - 128 BC). AR Drachm, Mithradatkart mint. Short bearded, diademed bust left, MI behind / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ; archer (Arsakes I) seated right on omphalos, holding bow.
Diameter:
AR18 mm
Weight:
3,94 g
Grade:
VF/aEF
Attribution:
Sellwood 16.6 (corr.monogram)
Commentary:
rare; sharp reverse, nice patina
History:
Phraates II ultimately defeated Seleucid army, reducing the Seleukid Kingdom to Syrian territories.
Article Number:
041-01-06-41652