KINGS of PARTHIA. Orodes II. Circa 57-38 BC. AR Drachm (20.521mm, 3.96 g, 12h). Ekbatana mint. Struck circa 40 BC. EF.

Electronic Auction 571 – Session 1
Lot: 326.
Closing Date: Sep 25 2024 10:00 ET

Oriental Greek, Silver

Estimate: $ 100

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KINGS of PARTHIA. Orodes II. Circa 57-38 BC. AR Drachm (20.521mm, 3.96 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. Light iridescent toning. EF.

From the Saeed S Ghobash Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 113 (11 May 2005), lot 61; Classical Numismatic Auctions I (1 May 1987), lot 121.


Closing Date and Time: 25 September 2024 at 11:48:20 ET.

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