KINGS of PARTHIA. Orodes II. Circa 57-38 BC. AR Drachm (21mm, 3.32 g, 12h). Ekbatana mint. Struck circa AD 1-4.CNG Feature Auction 117 Oriental Greek, Silver Sold For $ 2 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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KINGS of PARTHIA. Orodes II. Circa 57-38 BC. AR Drachm (21mm, 3.32 g, 12h). Ekbatana mint. Struck circa AD 1-4. Diademed bust left; to right, Nike left, crowning Orodes with wreath / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow. Sellwood 42.1; Sunrise –; Shore 218. Iridescent tone, some cleaning marks, minor double strike on reverse. Near EF. Rare. |