KINGS of PARTHIA. Orodes II. Circa 57-38 BC. AR Drachm (21mm, 3.11 g, 12h). Ekbatana mint. Struck circa 40 BC.

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Lot: 307. Estimated: $ 75

Oriental Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 150. 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, 3.11 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. Toned, light scratches under tone, obverse die break. Good VF.

Ex Roma E-Sale 68 (27 February 2020), lot 687.


Closing Date and Time: 24 March 2021 at 11:42:00 ET.

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