Lot 283: Parthian Kingdom. Phriapatios to Mithradates I. Ca. 185-132 B.C. AR drachm. Hekatompylos.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 17 (Auction 320)

Description

Parthian Kingdom. Phriapatios to Mithradates I. Ca. 185-132 B.C. AR drachm (20 mm, 3.76 g, 12 h). Hekatompylos. Diademed and draped bust of Mithradates I left, wearing bashlik / BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY APΣ-AKOY around, archer seated right on omphalos, holding bow. Sellwood 10.1 (Mithradates I); Shore 12-13 (Mithradates I); Sunrise 254 (this coin). Minor porosity. Lightly toned. Very fine.

From an American Collection of Biblical and Related Coinage.

Mithradates I captured the Seleukid king Demetrios II, whom he held safely in captivity until Antiochos VII attacked Parthia. Demetrios was then released, returning to Syria and serving a second reign.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 283
Listing #: 174913
Closed: Friday, September 16, 2016 6:34:00 PM CT
Estimate: $150
Collection: U.S. Collection of Biblical and Related Coinage

Sold Winning Bid: $90
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Description

From an American Collection of Biblical and Related Coinage.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 283
Listing #: 174913
Closed: Friday, September 16, 2016 6:34:00 PM CT
Estimate: $150
Collection: U.S. Collection of Biblical and Related Coinage