Lot 295
Arsaces XVI (78/7-62/1 BC), Silver Tetradrachm, 15.32g, 12h. Arsaces XVI (78/7-62/1 BC), Silver Tetradrachm, 15.32g, 12h. Minted at Seleucia on the Tigris. Diademed and short bearded bust left, wearing spiral torque, dotted border. Rev. Archer enthroned right, bow in outstretched right hand, monogram above bow, seven-line inscription ??S???OS ??G???Y ??S???Y AYTOKPATOPOS F??O?ATOPOS ??IF?NOYS F????????S (S 30.2 (Unknown King), Sunrise 311). Good extremely fine and well centred on both sides. Scarce. On the attribution to Arsaces XVI of this issue and lots 296, 387-388 and 390-398 see: G.R.F. Assar "A Revised Parthian Chronology of the Period 91-55 B.C.", Parthica 8 (2007/8), 55-104 (at 82-87).
Estimated Value $80,000-UP.
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