396, Lot: 337. Estimate $100. Sold for $85. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

KINGS of PARTHIA. Orodes II. Circa 57-38 BC. AR Drachm (21mm, 3.94 g, 12h). Margiane mint. Struck circa 50-42 BC. Diademed bust left; star to left, crescent to right / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; Π below. Cf. Sellwood 47.11 (for type); Sunrise –; Shore 243. Good VF, toned, small flan split, obverse struck with slightly worn die. Extremely rare.

From the Parthicus Collection.