KINGS of PARTHIA. Phraates IV. Circa 38/7-2 BC. BI Tetradrachm (28mm, 10.80 g, 12h). Seleukia on the Tigris mint. Dated Holöos SE 288 (July 24 BC). Diademed and draped bust left / Phraates seated right on throne, Athena standing left before him, presenting diadem and holding spear; traces of year and month in exergue. Sellwood 52.5; Sunrise 391; Shore 274; Callataÿ, Tétradrachmes 340-2. Deeply toned with iridescence, traces of reddish deposits, porosity. Good VF. An attractive example.
Ex Victor England inventory 70601.
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