Lot 387
Arsaces XVI (78/7-62/1 BC), Silver "mule" Drachm, 3.93g, 12h. Arsaces XVI (78/7-62/1 BC), Silver "mule" Drachm, 3.93g, 12h. Probably minted at Areia. Diademed and short bearded bust left, griffin ended spiral torque, dotted border. Rev. Archer enthroned right, five-line inscription ??S???OS ??G???Y ??S???Y T????????S NIKATOPOS (Sinatruces) partly blundered (S 30 var (Areia?)/S 33 var (Areia?)). Good fine. Unique. For the historical significance of this "mule" see: G.R.F. Assar "A Revised Parthian Chronology of the Period 91-55 B.C.", Parthica 8 (2007/8), 55-104 (at 84-85).
Estimated Value $650-UP.
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