Lot 1696

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Orodes I, (90-77 B.C.) silver drachm, (3.66 grams), Rhagae mint, obv. small size bust wearing a tiara to left with short beard, with eight pointed star in centre, rev. archer seated right on throne, seven line inscription, (cf.S.7389, Sellwood 31.6, Shore 123); another Phraates IV, (c.38-2 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.70 grams), similar with obverse bust left, eagle behind head, (cf.S.7472, Sellwood 52.10, Shore 278); another Artabanus II, (A.D. 10-38), silver drachm, (3.66 grams), Ecbatana mint, obv. medium size bust wearing a diadem to left with long square beard, and chain around neck, rev. archer seated right on throne, seven line inscription, monogram AT over . under bow, (S.5776, Sellwood 63.6, Shore 341). Very fine - extremely fine. (3)