KINGS of PARTHIA. Orodes II. Circa 57-38 BC. BI Tetradrachm (31mm, 11.42 g, 12h). Seleukeia on the Tigris mint. Struck circa 46/5 BC.

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Lot: 202. Estimated: $ 150

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KINGS of PARTHIA. Orodes II. Circa 57-38 BC. BI Tetradrachm (31mm, 11.42 g, 12h). Seleukeia on the Tigris mint. Struck circa 46/5 BC. Diademed bust left, neck torque ends in sea horse / Orodes seated right, and Tyche, holding cornucopia, standing left, holding palm between them. Callataÿ, Tétradrachmes 1; cf. Sellwood 47.1-4 (for type); Sunrise –; Shore 21. Porosity, hint of deposits, scratches and graffiti. VF.

From the Bob (Robert) L. Collection. Ex Texas Wine Doctor Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 401, 12 July 2017), lot 232.


Closing Date and Time: 9 March 2022 at 11:07:00 ET.

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