zilveren drachme Phraates IV, 38-2 BC, Partian

Phraates IV 38-2 BC
Prominant 'Royal Wart' used to prove Phraates was an Arsakid. Style is becoming more Eastern, less Greek. Phraates murdered his father and was, in turn, killed by his son. (bron)

 

Type munt Drachme Omschrift voorzijde   Muntconditie prachtig
Provincie Omschrift keerzijde   Datum 31-jan-17
Muntplaats   Voorzijde Diademed bust left; to right, eagle left, crowning him with wreath Verkoper raylpricegmail, purchased 6/1979 from "CG"
Jaartal   Keerzijde Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow. Bedrag US $73,00 (EUR 69,11)
Vorst Phraates IV, 38-2 BC Vindplaats Veiling ebay
Metaal zilver Schatvondst
Oplage Literatuur referentie Sell.52.12
Gewicht 4,08 gram
Diameter 18,60, 17,36 mm
Soortelijke massa
Parthian Kingdom. Phraates IV. Silver Drachm (4.1 g), ca. 38-2 BC. Court mint at Susa. Diademed and draped bust left, wart on forehead; to right, eagle left, holding wreath in beak. Reverse: Archer seated right, holding bow; behind, palm; below bow, monogram. Sellwood 52.30; Shore 285. Boldly struck and lustrous. Mint State. Estimated Value $350 - 400

Contact Ira and Larry Goldberg Auctioneers opbrengst $500