Lot 4824

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Gortazes I, (95-87 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.02 grams), Rhagae mint, obv. medium sized bust to left with beard, wearing tiara with horn in centre, torque ends in dot, rev. archer seated right on throne, five line inscription, (cf.S.7394, Sellwood 33.4, Shore 114); another Orodes I, (90-77 B.C.) silver drachm, (4.06 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). Nearly very fine - very fine. (2)

Ex Ephesus Numismatics for the first coin and Romanorum, Canberra for the second coin.