Lot 238: Parthian Kingdom. Arsakes II. Ca. 211-191 B.C. Æ dichalkon. Rhagai-Arsakeia, ca. 209 B.C.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 19 (Auction 323)

Description

Parthian Kingdom. Arsakes II. Ca. 211-191 B.C. Æ dichalkon (15 mm, 3.11 g, 12 h). Rhagai-Arsakeia, ca. 209 B.C. Diademed and draped bust of Arsakes II left, wearing bashlik / Eagle alighting right on facing bucranium; in right field, horse's head right (mostly off flan). Sellwood -; Shore -; CNG 66, 760. Extremely rare and unpublished in the standard references. A touch nicer than the Bellaria (CNG) specimen cited, which sold for approximately $500 after buyer's fee. Dark brown-green patina. Very fine.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 238
Listing #: 198391
Closed: Friday, March 17, 2017 5:19:00 PM CT
Estimate: $200
Collection: Hellenistic Regal Bronzes

Sold Winning Bid: $345
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 238
Listing #: 198391
Closed: Friday, March 17, 2017 5:19:00 PM CT
Estimate: $200
Collection: Hellenistic Regal Bronzes