GS97887. Silver drachm, Sellwood 56.13, Shore 319, Sunrise Collection -, BMC Parthia -, SNG Cop -, VF, a little off center and uneven strike, light earthen deposits, Mithradatkart (near Askabad, Turkmenistan) mint, weight 3.712g, maximum diameter 18.2mm, die axis 0
o, 2 B.C. - 4 A.D.; obverse diademed bust left with short pointed beard, spiral torque, wavy hair covering ear, three diadem ends; star over crescent left; Nike crowning king with wreath right; reverse seven-line blundered Greek inscription, beardless archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, wearing bashlyk and cloak, bow in extended right hand, fire altar behind throne,
(Mithradatkart monogram) below bow; from a Norwegian collection;
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