Arsaces XVI AR Drachm, Parthia, Extremely Fine, 78 - 61 B.C.E. SOLD

$205.00
SKU:
pps570

ARSAKES XVI AR DRACHM, 78/77 - 62/61 B.C.E.

Sellwood 30.16 (Unknown King), Sunrise 314,  Extremely Fine, 21.9mm, 4.07 grams, Rhagai Mint

Obverse: Short bearded diademed bust of Arsakes to left wearing diadem, wearing torque ending with pellet

Reverse: Archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated to right on throne, holding bow in right hand, inscription ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ around sides

A high quality and lustrous example of a scarcer ruler!