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Lot 119: INDO-PARTHIANS. Tanlis Mardates. AR Drachm with countermark! Rare.

AUCTION:  Pars Coins (Auction 368)

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  • Sold Winning Bid: $120
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Description

INDO-PARTHIANS. Tanlis Mardates and Rangodeme (Mid-late 1st century BC). AR Drachm (1.92 gm; 18 mm). Margiana or Sogdiana mint. Imitating countermarked drachms of Parthian king Phraates IV. Diademed bust left; behind, eagle left, crowing king with wreath; on neck, circular “countermark” of helmeted head right with dotted border / Archer seated right on throne, holding bow. Senior 199.2D; Sellwood 91.13; Shore 473; Sunrise 494. Small chipping on the edge, otherwise well struck. Choice EF. Lightly toned.

Lot Details
  • Offered By: Pars Coins
  • Lot #: 119
  • Listing #: 237356
  • Closed: Monday, November 8, 2021 3:39:20 PM CT
  • Estimate: $200