KINGS of PARTHIA. Orodes II. Circa 57-38 BC. AR Drachm (22mm, 4.03 g, 12h). Ekbatana mint. Struck circa 40 BC. Near EF.

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Lot: 268. Estimated: $ 100

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 (22mm, 4.03 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; behind throne, symbol above anchor symbol. Sellwood 48.8; Sunrise –; Shore 260. Iridescent toning, tiny scratch on reverse, underlying luster. Near EF.

From the Dr. Stephen J. Antonello Collection, purchased from Derek Warden, 7 January 2011.


Closing Date and Time: 28 September 2022 at 11:29:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 20% buyer’s fee.