Experts in Coins & Medals

KINGS OF LYDIA. Kroisos, circa 560-546 BC. Stater (Silver, 21.5 mm, 10.58 g), Sardes. On the left, forepart of a lion to right confronting, on the right, the forepart of a bull to left. Rev. Two incuse squares, of unequal size, side by side. ACGC 79. SNG Kayhan 1018. SNG von Aulock 2873. Traité II, 1, 407 and pl. X, 7. Lightly toned. Nearly extremely fine.

KINGS OF PARTHIA. Mithradates II, 121-91 BC. Drachm (Silver, 19 mm, 4.12 g, 12 h), Ekbatana, 111/10-100/99. Diademed bust of Mithridates II to left. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩN ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ. Archer (Arsakes I) seated to right on throne, holding a bow. Sellwood 27.1-2. Shore 85. Sunrise 293. Lightly toned. Minor marks, otherwise, very fine.