Lot 392
Arsaces XVI (78/7-62/1 BC), Silver "brockage" Drachm, 4.00g, 12h. Arsaces XVI (78/7-62/1 BC), Silver "brockage" Drachm, 4.00g, 12h. Minted at Margiane. Diademed and short bearded bust left, pellet ended spiral torque, dotted border. Rev. Archer enthroned right, five-line inscription ??S???OS ??G???Y ??S???Y T????????S ?Y??G???Y, mostly blundered and partly obliterated, mintname probably as MAPGIANH to right, also blundered and partly obliterated (S 30.21(?); Sunrise 316). Extremely fine and well centred. Having been minted and while awaiting removal from the lower die, this coin was struck by a reverse punch to which had adhered a similar Drachm whose obverse left discernible traces on the reverse of the minted coin (the king’s nose in intaglio is positioned to right at about 3 o’clock with parts of his hair above and below diadem in the middle).
Estimated Value $950-UP.
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| Realized $1,112 |
