Parthia, Arsacid dynasty. Mithradates I, 165–132 BC Seleukia on the Tigris, SE 174 = 139/8 BC

AR Tetradachm, 11.53g (27mm, 11h).Diademed head r. / Herakles standing l., holding cup, club and lion skin; BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY in two lines to r., APΣAKOY ΦIΛEΛΛHNOΣ in two lines to l., ΔOP (date) in exerguePedigree: From a private European collectionReferences: Sunrise 262; Shore 37; Sellwood 13.5; DCA 601Grade: Well centered with good strike. While there are some deposits on the obverse (horn silver?) and significant wear on both faces, it is a handsome piece. Old cabinet toning. Extremely rare (VF)Price: $2250gk1729c