389, Lot: 406. Estimate $200. Sold for $320. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
|
KINGS of PARTHIA. Orodes I. 80-75 BC. AR Drachm (20mm, 3.81 g, 12h). Rhagai mint. Struck circa 77-75 BC. Diademed and draped bust left, wearing tiara with ear flap; large fleur on crown; anchor symbol to right / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow. Sellwood 34.7 (Sinatrukes); Sunrise –; Shore 147 (Sinatrukes). VF, toned, traces of anchor still visible.
From the Collection of a Texas Wine Doctor. Ex Classical Numismatic Review 18.4 (1993 Fourth Quarter), no. 99.