E-Auction 10

Lot 94:

Parthian Empire. Artabanus II (AD 12-38). AR Drachm. Ecbatana

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Start price: £40

Estimated price: £80

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Description

Parthian Empire. Artabanus II (AD 12-38). AR Drachm. (3.67g/ 21mm). Ecbatana. Bare-headed bust left with medium square cut beard, wearing diadem with loop at the top and three ends, hair almost straight, earring visible; border of dots/ Beardless archer, seated right on throne; in right hand, bow; below bow monogram 26; Greek inscription ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ / ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ / ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΣ / ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ, legend on left read from outside. Sellwood 63.6. Extremely fine.