KINGS of PARTHIA. Orodes II. Circa 57-38 BC. AR Obol (11mm, 0.56 g, 12h). Mithradatkart mint. Struck circa 40 BC. VF.Electronic Auction 576 Oriental Greek, Silver Estimate: $ 100 |
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KINGS of PARTHIA. Orodes II. Circa 57-38 BC. AR Obol (11mm, 0.56 g, 12h). Mithradatkart mint. Struck circa 40 BC. Diademed and draped bust left / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow. Sellwood –, but cf. 48.15 (Ekbatana); Sunrise –; Shore –. Toned with iridescence, hint of deposits, porosity and die wear. VF. Very rare. |