PARTHIA. Trio of AR Drachms (3 Pieces), ca. 2nd Century B.C. to 1st Century A.D. All NGC Certified. 1) Phraates III, 132-126 B.C. Nisa Mint. NGC Ch VF. Brushed. Sellwood-16.6; Sunrise-271. Obverse: Diademed bust left, NI downward to right; Reverse: Archer seated right on omphalos, holding bow.<p><p>2) Gotarzes I, 91-87 B.C. Rhagae Mint. NGC EF. Brushed. Sellwood-29.2 (Mithradates II). Obverse: Bearded bust facing left, wearing tiara; Reverse: Archer seated right on omphalos, holding bow. <p><p>3) Vardanes I, A.D. 38-46. Ecbatana Mint. NGC Ch VF. Scratches. Sellwood-64.31. Obverse: Diademed head left; Reverse: Archer seated right on omphalos, holding bow; monogram below bow. <p><p>An interesting grouping of Drachms from three distinct rulers spanning nearly the entire period of the Parthian Kingdom. All are quite suitable examples with lightly toned surfaces and abundant identifying detail remaining. This lot is well worth a close look.<p>
