Lot 368
Mithradates II (121-91 BC), Period 112/11-110/09 BC, Silver Drachm, 3.97g, 12h. Mithradates II (121-91 BC), Period 112/11-110/09 BC, Silver Drachm, 3.97g, 12h. Minted at Rhagae. Diademed and medium bearded bust left, griffin ended spiral torque, monogram behind head removed from coin, dotted border. Rev. Archer enthroned right, holding bow only with both hands, monogram behind throne back, four-line inscription ??S???OS ??G???Y ??S???Y ??IF?NOYS (S 26.4 var, obverse monogram on intact coin and differently shaped reverse monogram, Sellwood erroneously describes archer holding bow and arrow with both hands on this variety; Sunrise 289, with intact obverse monogram). About very fine, well centred both sides. Scarce.
Estimated Value $650-UP.
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| Realized $585 |
