Dracma de Prata Kings of Parthia de Orodes II 57 – 38 BC

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ΟΡΩΔΗΣ PARTHIAN KINGS: Orodes II 55-38 BC. drachm (AR;19-20mm; 3.94gr.) Ecbatana mint, Obv. Bust to left with medium beard, hair covering ears, crescent and star behind head, star in front. Rev. Archer seated to right on throne with square seven line legend; below bow mint monogram. Sellwood 48.9 Reign: 55-38 B.C. Denomination: AR drachm Date Struck: N/A Mint: Ecbatana (today’s Hamedan in Iran) Obverse: Short bearded bust left, behind him a star and a crescent, in front a star. wart visible on forehead. Reverse: The Archer enthroned right, legend iii below bow mint monogram Weight: 3.78gr. Diameter: 18,90 x 20 mm. Reference: Sellwood #48.9, Shore #261 Grade: VF+, very sharp and full strike. Nicely toned. Comments: For information on Parthian history and coinage visit www.parthia.com