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Kings of Parthia. Mithradates II. Seleukeia on the Tigris, circa 119-109 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 31.00 mm, 16.35 g). Draped and diademed bust of Mithradates left. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣ ΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ, Archer (Arsakes I, dynasty founder) seated right on omphalos, holding bow; palm branch on the right; in exergue, TY. Sellwood 24.4. Sunrise 284. Shore 67. Nicely toned. Well struck with full legend. Near Extremely Fine.

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Kings of Parthia. Mithradates II. Seleukeia on the Tigris, circa 119-109 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 31.00 mm, 16.35 g). Draped and diademed bust of Mithradates left. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣ ΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ, Archer (Arsakes I, dynasty founder) seated right on omphalos, holding bow; palm branch on the right; in exergue, TY. Sellwood 24.4. Sunrise 284. Shore 67. Nicely toned. Well struck with full legend. Near Extremely Fine.