Sand Explorers issues bonds due in $10$ years with a stated interest rate of $6\%$ and a face value of $$170,000.$ Interest payments are made semi$-$annually. The market rate for this type of bond is $5\%.$ Calculate the issue price of the bonds.

A$)$ $$183,251$

B$)$ $$170,000$

C$)$ $$143,746$

D$)$ $$213,780$