KINGS of PARTHIA. Orodes II. Circa 57-38 BC. AR Drachm (21mm, 4.07 g, 12h). Ekbatana mint. Struck circa 40 BC.

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Lot: 356. Estimated: $ 100

Oriental Greek, Silver

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KINGS of PARTHIA. Orodes II. Circa 57-38 BC. AR Drachm (21mm, 4.07 g, 12h). Ekbatana mint. Struck circa 40 BC. Diademed and draped bust left; star to left, to right, crescent above star / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow; anchor symbol behind throne. Sellwood 48.6; cf. Sunrise 379 (for type); Shore 258. Iridescent toning, deposits. Good VF.

From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection. Ex Coin Galleries (15 February 1995), lot 1424.


Closing Date and Time: 23 February 2022 at 11:58:20 ET.

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