Lot 302
Phraates IV (38/7-2 BC), Silver Tetradrachm, 14.51g, 12h. Phraates IV (38/7-2 BC), Silver Tetradrachm, 14.51g, 12h. Minted at Seleucia on the Tigris. Diademed bust left with medium and tapering beard, wart on brow (probably intentionally scraped off later), wearing spiral torque, kandys decorated with eagle on shoulder and star on breast, dotted border. Rev. King enthroned right, Athena standing left, diadem and sceptre in right and left hands respectively, seven-line inscription ??S???OS ??S???O? ??S???Y ?Y??G???Y ??????Y ???F???YS F????????S, partial year date [H or T]?S (288 or 289 SEM) month name ??OIO[Y] (Loios) in exergue (Aug./Sep. 24 BC or July/Aug. 23 BC) (S 50.2; Sunrise 391 var, no pellet below throne seat). Good very fine, well centred on both sides.
Estimated Value $800-UP.
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