Parthian Kingdom. Mithradates III. 87-80 BC. AR Drachm (4.02g, 21mm). Ekbatana mint. Sellwood 31.5

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Parthian Kingdom. Mithradates III. 87-80 BC. AR Drachm (4.02g, 21mm). Ekbatana mint. Obv.: bust left, wearing tiara decorated with six-rayed star. Rev.: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ / ΑΙΣΚΟΥ / ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΕΡΟΣ / ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΕΡΟΣ / ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ / ΦΙΛΕΛΗΝΟΣ, Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow. Sellwood 31.5 (Orodes I); Sunrise -; Shore 122 (Orodes I). Obverse die break, toned nice VF. No shipping to the USA