Parthia, Arsacid dynasty. Mithradates I, 165–132 BC Seleukia on the Tigris, SE 174 = 139/8 BC
Parthia, Arsacid dynasty. Mithradates I, 165–132 BC Seleukia on the Tigris, SE 174 = 139/8 BC
$2,250.00
AR Tetradachm, 11.53g (27mm, 11h).
Diademed head r. / Herakles standing l., holding cup, club and lion skin; BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY in two lines to r., APΣAKOY ΦIΛEΛΛHNOΣ in two lines to l., ΔOP (date) in exergue
Pedigree: From a private European collection
References: Sunrise 262; Shore 37; Sellwood 13.5; DCA 601
Grade: Well centered with good strike. While there are some deposits on the obverse (horn silver?) and significant wear on both faces, it is a handsome piece. Old cabinet toning. Extremely rare (VF)
Price: $2250
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