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Lot 170: Parthian Kingdom. Mithradates II. 121-91 B.C. AR drachm. Ekbatana, ca. 119-109 B.C.

AUCTION:  Triskeles - Auction 21 (Auction 326)

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  • Sold Winning Bid: $60
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Description

Parthian Kingdom. Mithradates II. 121-91 B.C. AR drachm (21 mm, 3.95 g, 12 h). Ekbatana, ca. 119-109 B.C. Diademed and draped bust of Mithradates II left; behind, monogram / archer seated right on omphalos, holding bow. Cf. Sellwood 26.10 (form of monogram); cf. Shore 81 (same). Very light porosity. Monogram erased(?) from die. Very fine.

The monogram behind the bust of Mithradates II on Sellwood 26.10 is composed of a Δ with central pellet atop an M-shape. Her it appears to have been mostly erased from the die, but it is still sufficiently legible to tell that it is lacking the Δ with central pellet.

Lot Details
  • Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
  • Lot #: 170
  • Listing #: 228938
  • Closed: Friday, September 29, 2017 4:56:20 PM CT
  • Estimate: $100