Description

Parthian Empire. Phraates III (70/69-58/7 BC). Drachm (3.55g/ 19mm). Ekbatana mint, circa 63. Diademed facing bust of Phraates III, with mustache and short beard, wearing torque with central medallion and elaborate robes. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ / MEΓAΛOY // APΣAKOY // ΘΕOΠATOPOΣ / EYEPΓETOY // ΕΠIΦANOVΣ / ΦIΛEΛΛHNOΣ Parthian archer (Arsakes I) seated to right, holding bow; below bow, monogram of AΓ. Sellwood 35.1 var. (Darius?). Very fine, toned.