Lot 415
Phraates III (70/69-58/7 BC), Silver Drachm, 3.35g, 11h. Phraates III (70/69-58/7 BC), Silver Drachm, 3.35g, 11h. Minted at an uncertain east Parthian workshop c.62/1-58/7 BC. Long bearded bust left in diadem bound tiara, decorated with a horn on side and a row of recumbent stags around the crest, pellet ended spiral torque, dotted border. Rev. Archer enthroned right, no monogram below bow, six-line inscription ??C???OC ??G???Y ??C???Y ?Y??G???Y ??IF?NOYC F????????C partly truncated and blundered (S 39 var). About very fine, uniform dark tone. Extremely rare.
Estimated Value $650-UP.
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