Description

Parthian Empire. Mithradates II (121-91 BC). AE Tetrachalkous (6.19g/ 18mm). Rhagae mint. long-bearded bust left wearing diadem; circular border of pellets/ Pegasus flying right; no border; five-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ. Sellwood 27.7. Possibly the best known example, extremely fine; sharp struck.