Lot 2072

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Orodes II, (c.57-38 B.C.) silver drachm, (3.83 grams), Ecbatana mint, obv. small size bust wearing a diadem to left with short beard, star before, crescent over star behind, rev. archer seated right on throne, seven line inscription, monogram AT, anchor behind with crescent above, (cf.S.7445, Sellwood 48.7, Shore 259 [this coin]). Grey tone, attractive good very fine.

Ex. Shore Collection, Classical Numismatic Group New York auction, December 5, 1995 (lot 259).