Lot 303
Tiridates (c. October 31 - April 26 BC, intermittently) or a later usurper, Mithradates (c. 15-10 BC), Silver Tetradrach. Tiridates (c. October 31 - April 26 BC, intermittently) or a later usurper, Mithradates (c. 15-10 BC), Silver Tetradrachm, 10.71g, 12h. Minted at Seleucia on the Tigris. Diademed bust left with medium and tapering beard, spiral torque, dotted border. Rev. King enthroned left with bow and sceptre, monogram above bow, letter A between king’s legs and under throne seat, seven-line inscription ??C???OC ??C???O? ??C???Y ?Y??G???Y ??????Y ???F???YC F????????C, abbreviated month name ?????? (Artemisios) in exergue (S 55.10 var, letter A between king’s legs; Sunrise 399 var, monogram under throne). About very fine, well centred on both sides.
Estimated Value $450-UP.
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