Ancient Coins

Kings of Parthia, Arsacid Kings of Parthia, Sinatruces (93/2-70/69 BC). Drachm, Rhagæ, diademed bust left, wearing tiara, neck torque ends in pellet, rev. Arsakes I seated right on throne, holding bow, 1.09g/1h (Sellwood 33.7 var [Gotarzes I]; Shore 113 [Gotarzes I]; BMC Parthia p.51, 55 [Phraates III?]; MACW 543 var [Phraates III, tiara style]). Extremely fine, attractive (£80-100)

For the new dating and arrangement of the coins of Sinatruces, see Triton 7 (2004), p.116, 428-9