Lot 4984

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Orodes II, (c.57-38 B.C.) silver drachm, (4.14 grams), Ecbatana mint, obv. medium size bust wearing a diadem to left with short beard, rev. archer seated right on throne, seven line inscription, monogram ATT, (cf.S.7441, Sellwood 45.9, Shore 222) (illustrated); Pontus, Amisus, (85-65 B.C.), AE 21, (7.10 grams), obv. aegis with Gorgon head in centre, rev. Nike to right with palm, AMI **SOU across, monograms in field, (S.3642, SNG Cop. 172). First coin good very fine, second coin fine, with tickets. (2)

Ex Mark Marshan Collection.