Kingdom of Parthia, Orodes II AR Drachm
THE PERSIAN EMPIRES & THE EAST. KINGDOM OF PARTHIA. Orodes II.
Silver Drachm, circa 50-42 BC. Uncertain mint.
Obv: diademed and draped bust left; star before, crescent behind. Rev: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ, archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; anchor behind throne, [monogram or letter] below bow.
Good Very Fine; double struck minting error.
Reference: Sellwood-47.5-34.
Weight: 3.76g.
Diameter: 22mm.
Die Axis: 11h.
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THE PERSIAN EMPIRES & THE EAST. KINGDOM OF PARTHIA. Orodes II.
Silver Drachm, circa 50-42 BC. Uncertain mint.
Obv: diademed and draped bust left; star before, crescent behind. Rev: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ, archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; anchor behind throne, [monogram or letter] below bow.
Good Very Fine; double struck minting error.
Reference: Sellwood-47.5-34.
Weight: 3.76g.
Diameter: 22mm.
Die Axis: 11h.
PLEASE NOTE:
A 20.00% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
